Last updated: July 31, 2024
Penalties
Content regulation
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The responsible persons of legal entities, self-employed persons, and sole traders who produce, sell or market tobacco products
Violations of content regulations are subject to a fine of €4,000 to €33,000. In addition, a fine of €800 to €2,000 shall be imposed on the responsible person of a legal entity, the responsible person of a self-employed person, and the responsible person of a sole trader that violates sales restrictions. A fine of €1,600 to €8,000 shall be imposed on a sole trader or self-employed person who commits this offense. Tobacco products in violation of content regulations shall be seized.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 9 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that it imposes sanctions for content regulation violations.
Disclosure requirement
The responsible persons of legal entities, self-employed persons, and sole traders who sell or market tobacco products
Violations of disclosure requirements are subject to a fine of €4,000 to €33,000. In addition, a fine of €800 to €2,000 shall be imposed on the responsible person of a legal entity, the responsible person of a self-employed person, and the responsible person of a sole trader that violates sales restrictions. A fine of €1,600 to €8,000 shall be imposed on a sole trader or self-employed person who commits this offense.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 10 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that the law imposes sanctions for disclosure violations.
