Saudi Arabia

A manufacturer who violates the law could be subject a fine not exceeding five thousand Riyals (SAR 5,000). The fine is doubled in case of a repeated offense. However, the law does not specify which government body is responsible for enforcing provisions on packaging and labeling. The law only obliges public and private sector organizations to record violations and impose fines. There is no clear duty to enforce the law. The law does not specify whether tobacco products sold in violation of packaging and labeling requirements are subject to confiscation.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should specify the government entity authorized to enforce packaging and labeling provisions. In addition, the law should require that products in violation of the law be confiscated and those who violate the law should have their licenses suspended or revoked.

An importer who violates the law could be subject a fine not exceeding five thousand Riyals (SAR 5,000). The fine is doubled in case of a repeated offense. However, the law does not specify which government body is responsible for enforcing provisions on packaging and labeling. The law only obliges public and private sector organizations to record violations and impose fines. There is no clear duty to enforce the law. The law does not specify whether tobacco products sold in violation of packaging and labeling requirements are subject to confiscation.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should specify the government entity authorized to enforce packaging and labeling provisions. In addition, the law should require that products in violation of the law be confiscated and those who violate the law should have their licenses suspended or revoked.

A wholesaler who violates the law could be subject a fine not exceeding five thousand Riyals (SAR 5,000). The fine is doubled in case of a repeated offense. However, the law does not specify which government body is responsible for enforcing provisions on packaging and labeling. The law only obliges public and private sector organizations to record violations and impose fines. There is no clear duty to enforce the law. The law does not specify whether tobacco products sold in violation of packaging and labeling requirements are subject to confiscation.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should specify the government entity authorized to enforce packaging and labeling provisions. In addition, the law should require that products in violation of the law be confiscated and those who violate the law should have their licenses suspended or revoked.

A retailer who violates the law could be subject a fine not exceeding five thousand Riyals (SAR 5,000). The fine is doubled in case of a repeated offense. However, the law does not specify which government body is responsible for enforcing provisions on packaging and labeling. The law only obliges public and private sector organizations to record violations and impose fines. There is no clear duty to enforce the law. The law does not specify whether tobacco products sold in violation of packaging and labeling requirements are subject to confiscation.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should specify the government entity authorized to enforce packaging and labeling provisions. In addition, the law should require that products in violation of the law be confiscated and those who violate the law should have their licenses suspended or revoked.