Last updated: January 13, 2020
Key Terms
Tobacco Product
Term Not Defined
Analysis
The definition of "tobacco products” contained in the law aligns with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1(f).
FCTC-Based Definition
Any product entirely or partly made of the leaf tobacco as a raw material which is manufactured to be used for smoking, sucking, chewing, or snuffing. (FCTC Art. 1(f))
Outside Packaging and Labeling
Term Not Defined
Analysis
The law does not contain a definition of "outside packaging and labeling." The lack of definition for this key term may hinder implementation and enforcement of provisions requiring health warnings on tobacco product packages.
FCTC-Based Definition
Any packaging and labeling used in the retail sale of the product. (FCTC Art. 11(4))