Last updated: January 23, 2024

Penalties

Violation
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Content regulation

Central Executive Consumer Protection Agency

Fine
Entities that can be held responsible

Manufacturers, Importers, Wholesalers, Retailers

Analysis

A violation of content regulations is subject to a fine of 20,000 hryvnias. Repeat violations will be subject to a fine of 50,000 hryvnias.

To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should provide for a range of penalties including license suspension or revocation and seizure of products. In addition, higher fines would provide a greater disincentive to violate the law.

Disclosure requirement

Central Executive Health Care Agency
Fine
Entities that can be held responsible

Manufacturers, Importers

Analysis

A violation of disclosure requirements is subject to a fine of 30,000 hryvnias. Repeat violations are subject to a fine of 50,000 hryvnias.

To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should provide for a range of penalties including license suspension or revocation and seizure of products. In addition, higher fines would provide a greater disincentive to violate the law.