Netherlands

Any person who places on the market tobacco product with prohibited contents

Any person or entity that violates content regulations is subject to a fine of 450 Euros. This fine is increased to: 1) 1,350 Euros for second violation within two years, 2) 2,250 Euros for a third offense within three years, and 3) 4,500 Euros for a fourth offense within five years.

However, the violation may not be disposed of with an administrative fine if the administrative fine is significantly exceeded by the economic benefit obtained from the violation.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 9 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that it imposes sanctions for content regulation violations. However, to align further, the law should include additional sanctions, such as license suspension or revocation, for repeat or more serious violations.

Manufacturer, Importer

Any person or entity that violates content regulations is subject to a fine of 450 Euros. This fine is increased to: 1) 1,350 Euros for second violation within two years, 2) 2,250 Euros for a third offense within three years, and 3) 4,500 Euros for a fourth offense within five years.

However, the violation may not be disposed of with an administrative fine if the administrative fine is significantly exceeded by the economic benefit obtained from the violation.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 10 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that it imposes sanctions for content regulation violations. However, to align further, the law should include additional sanctions, such as license suspension or revocation, for repeat or more serious violations.