Last updated: March 7, 2022
Penalties
Advertising and Promotion
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Food, Medicine and Health Care Administration and Control Authority
Federal Broadcast Authority
Ethiopian Food and Drug Administration
The law provides a range of penalties for violations of the advertising and promotion provisions. The Authority can seize the offending individuals or organizations tobacco products, issue warnings, impose fines, revoke special licenses, or take other appropriate administrative measures. Where appropriate, criminal penalties may also be imposed.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of penalties.
Sponsorship
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Food, Medicine and Health Care Administration and Control Authority
Federal Broadcast Authority
Ethiopian Food and Drug Administration
The law provides a range of penalties for violations of the sponsorship provisions. The Authority can seize the offending individuals or organizations tobacco products, issue warnings, impose fines, revoke special licenses or take other appropriate administrative measures. Where appropriate, criminal penalties may also be imposed.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in that it provides for a range of penalties.
