Last updated: July 19, 2021
Penalties
Manufacturer
Any person who violates pack warning provisions shall be punished by a minimum fine of AED 100,000 or a maximum fine of AED 1,000,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes penalties on manufacturers who violate packaging and labeling provisions. To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions also should provide for cumulative application for repeat offenses if appropriate.
Importer
Any person who violates pack warning provisions shall be punished by a minimum fine of AED 100,000 or a maximum fine of AED 1,000,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes penalties on importers who violate packaging and labeling provisions. To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions also should provide for cumulative application for repeat offenses if appropriate.
Wholesaler
Any person who violates pack warning provisions shall be punished by a minimum fine of AED 100,000 or a maximum fine of AED 1,000,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes penalties on wholesalers who violate packaging and labeling provisions. To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions also should provide for cumulative application for repeat offenses if appropriate.
Retailer
Any person who violates pack warning provisions shall be punished by a minimum fine of AED 100,000 or a maximum fine of AED 1,000,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it imposes penalties on retailers who violate packaging and labeling provisions. To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions also should provide for cumulative application for repeat offenses if appropriate.
