Last updated: October 13, 2017
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Any natural or juridical person who violates packaging and labeling provisions is subject to one to five years in prison and a fine from 100,000.00 GNF to 500,000.00 GNF. The non-compliant products may be confiscated and destroyed.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for penalties for packaging and labeling violations. To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the drafters of the law should consider imposing increased penalties for repeat violations and additional or alternative penalties, such as license suspension or revocation.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Any natural or juridical person who violates packaging and labeling provisions is subject to one to five years in prison and a fine from 100,000.00 GNF to 500,000.00 GNF. The non-compliant products may be confiscated and destroyed.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for penalties for packaging and labeling violations. To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the drafters of the law should consider imposing increased penalties for repeat violations and additional or alternative penalties, such as license suspension or revocation.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Any natural or juridical person who violates packaging and labeling provisions is subject to one to five years in prison and a fine from 100,000.00 GNF to 500,000.00 GNF. The non-compliant products may be confiscated and destroyed.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for penalties for packaging and labeling violations. To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the drafters of the law should consider imposing increased penalties for repeat violations and additional or alternative penalties, such as license suspension or revocation.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Any natural or juridical person who violates packaging and labeling provisions is subject to one to five years in prison and a fine from 100,000.00 GNF to 500,000.00 GNF. The non-compliant products may be confiscated and destroyed.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it provides for penalties for packaging and labeling violations. To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the drafters of the law should consider imposing increased penalties for repeat violations and additional or alternative penalties, such as license suspension or revocation.
