Last updated: June 1, 2020

Key Terms

Tobacco Product

Term Not Defined
Analysis

The law does not contain a definition of "tobacco products." The failure to define this key term may hinder implementation and enforcement of packaging and labeling provisions.

A definition of "tobacco product" should be provided in accordance with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1.

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 failure to define this key term may hinder implementation and enforcement of packaging and labeling provisions.

A definition of "outside packaging and labeling" should be provided in accordance with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 11(4).

FCTC-Based Definition

Any packaging and labeling used in the retail sale of the product. (FCTC Art. 11(4))