Last updated: January 6, 2026
Penalties
Manufacturer
The office responsible for health inspection, customs administration bodies, and tax bodies
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
A violation of packaging and labeling provisions is punishable by the confiscation and destruction of the goods, and a fine of 5,000,000 (five million) ALL imposed on the importer or domestic manufacturer of the product.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it specifies penalties for packaging and labeling violations. However, to more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
Importer
The office responsible for health inspection, customs administration bodies, and tax bodies
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
A violation of packaging and labeling provisions is punishable by the confiscation and destruction of the goods, and a fine of 5,000,000 (five million) ALL imposed on the importer or domestic manufacturer of the product.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it specifies penalties for packaging and labeling violations. However, to more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
Wholesaler
N/A
The law does not impose fines on wholesalers for selling goods that violate packaging and labeling provisions.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should impose penalties on wholesalers that sell goods that violate packaging and labeling provisions. Penalty provisions should provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
Retailer
N/A
The law does not impose fines on retailers for selling goods that violate packaging and labeling provisions.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should impose penalties on retailers that sell goods that violate packaging and labeling provisions. Penalty provisions should provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.
