Last updated: April 19, 2024
Penalties
Violation
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)
Content regulation
Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Fine, Jail
Entities that can be held responsible
Entities that manufacture, place on the market, or bring into circulation
Analysis
A violation of content regulations is subject to imprisonment for up to one year or a fine.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 9 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that it imposes sanctions for content regulation violations.
Disclosure requirement
Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Fine
Entities that can be held responsible
Manufacturer, Importer
Analysis
A violation of disclosure requirements is subject to a fine of up to 5,000 Euros.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 10 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that the law imposes sanctions for disclosure violations.
