Last updated: March 6, 2020
Key Terms
Tobacco Product
“Tobacco products,” refers to the products manufactured, in whole or in part, using tobacco leaf, whether genetically modified or not, as a raw material, and intended to be smoked, inhaled, sniffed or chewed.
The definition of “tobacco products” contained in the law aligns with the definition provided in FCTC Art. 1(f).
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
“Tobacco package” refers to any form of individual packaging and any external packaging used in the retail sale of tobacco products.
The definition of “tobacco package” contained in the law aligns with the definition of “outside packaging and labeling” contained in FCTC Art. 11(4) because the definition applies to all packaging used in retail sale.
Any packaging and labeling used in the retail sale of the product. (FCTC Art. 11(4))
Tobacco Products for Oral Use
“Tobacco Products for oral use” refers to products intended for oral use consisting wholly or partially of tobacco in the form of powder or fine particles or any combination of these forms, chiefly those that are presented in individual doses or porous packages or in a manner that suggests a form of food, with the exception of products for smoking or chewing;
The definition of “tobacco products for oral use” is significant because, pursuant to Art. 15 of the Tobacco Control Law, the sale and marketing of such products is prohibited.
