Last updated: January 23, 2024
Other Packaging and Labeling Requirements
Warning requirements on unit packaging and labeling (e.g., packs)
The law requires health warnings on each pack and outer packaging of tobacco products. “Pack” is defined as packaging used in retail sale, which includes the unit packaging.
The law meets FCTC Art. 11.
Warning/messages required on outside packaging and labeling (e.g., cartons)
The law requires health warnings on each pack and outer packaging of tobacco products. The definitions of “pack” and “outer packaging” include all packaging used in retail sale, including cartons.
The law meets FCTC Art. 11.
Warning texts must be in the principal language(s) of the country
The law does not specifically state that warning text must be in Ukrainian. However, by law, the warnings must be duplicated as provided, which is in Ukrainian.
The law meets FCTC Art. 11 with respect to warnings being in the principal language of the country.
A requirement that warnings or messages may not be placed where they may be permanently damaged or concealed when opening the pack
The law requires that the integrity of the health message not be destroyed upon opening the package.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in this respect.
A requirement that tax stamps or other required markings may not be placed where they may conceal warnings or messages
The law provides that health messages may not be covered by tax stamps or other markings.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in this respect.
A requirement to display qualitative (descriptive) constituents and emissions messages
The law requires an informational message on one lateral side of the tobacco product package that states: “'Tobacco smoke contains more than 70 substances that can cause cancer.”
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to qualitative constituents and emissions messages.
Prohibition on the display of figures for emission yields (including tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide)
The law prohibits the display of quantitative information on the content of nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide in tobacco products on packaging.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to the display of yields levels of constituents and emissions.
Plain or standardized packaging
Plain packaging of tobacco products is not required in Ukraine. The FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines provide that Parties should consider adopting plain packaging measures that restrict or prohibit the use of logos, colors, brand images, or other promotional information on packaging other than brand and product names displayed in a standard color and font style. Plain packaging aims to reduce the appeal of tobacco products, to increase the noticeability of health warnings, and to reduce the ability of the packaging of tobacco products to mislead consumers about the harmful effects of smoking.
Prohibition on misleading tobacco packaging & labeling including terms, descriptors, trademarks, figurative or other signs (logos, colors, images that directly create a false impression that a tobacco product is less harmful than other tobacco products)
The law prohibits the use on product packaging of misleading terms, descriptors, trademarks, pictures, symbols, or other signs that may mislead or create a false impression about tobacco products and their health effects, including terms such as “low tar,” “light,” “super light,” and “ultra light.”
The law meets FCTC Art. 11 with respect to misleading terms, descriptors, and other signs.
