Last updated: July 29, 2022
Penalties
Manufacturer
Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are subject to a fine of 10 times the minimum wage. Tobacco products that are not in compliance with packaging and labeling requirements may be seized. In addition, the Ministry of Health may shut down entities that fail to comply with any provisions of the tobacco control law. Further, when entities that have been fined wish to renew permits or licenses, they must present a certificate issued by the Ministry of Health that they are fully up to date with respect to payment of the fines.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of fines or other penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation.
Importer
Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are subject to a fine of 10 times the minimum wage. Tobacco products that are not in compliance with packaging and labeling requirements may be seized. In addition, the Ministry of Health may shut down entities that fail to comply with any provisions of the tobacco control law. Further, when entities that have been fined wish to renew permits or licenses, they must present a certificate issued by the Ministry of Health that they are fully up to date with respect to payment of the fines.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of fines or other penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation.
Wholesaler
Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are subject to a fine of 10 times the minimum wage. Tobacco products that are not in compliance with packaging and labeling requirements may be seized. In addition, the Ministry of Health may shut down entities that fail to comply with any provisions of the tobacco control law. Further, when entities that have been fined wish to renew permits or licenses, they must present a certificate issued by the Ministry of Health that they are fully up to date with respect to payment of the fines.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of fines or other penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation.
Retailer
Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are subject to a fine of 10 times the minimum wage. Tobacco products that are not in compliance with packaging and labeling requirements may be seized. In addition, the Ministry of Health may shut down entities that fail to comply with any provisions of the tobacco control law. Further, when entities that have been fined wish to renew permits or licenses, they must present a certificate issued by the Ministry of Health that they are fully up to date with respect to payment of the fines.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of fines or other penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation.
