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))