Last updated: August 10, 2022

Penalties

Violator
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Manufacturer

Uncertain
Other

(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)

Analysis

The current law does not contain penalties for violations of packaging and labeling requirements. The law specifies that tobacco products will be pulled from circulation when the packaging does not comply with relevant legislation.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.

Importer

Uncertain
Other

(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)

Analysis

The current law does not contain penalties for violations of packaging and labeling requirements. The law specifies that tobacco products will be pulled from circulation when the packaging does not comply with relevant legislation.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.

Wholesaler

Uncertain
Other

(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)

Analysis

The current law does not contain penalties for violations of packaging and labeling requirements. The law specifies that tobacco products will be pulled from circulation when the packaging does not comply with relevant legislation.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.

Retailer

Uncertain
Other

(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)

Analysis

The current law does not contain penalties for violations of packaging and labeling requirements. The law specifies that tobacco products will be pulled from circulation when the packaging does not comply with relevant legislation.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.