TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Penalties

Last updated: July 17, 2026
Violator
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Manufacturer

Sanitary Inspectorate
Fine
Analysis

Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are punishable by a fine of 15,000 to 20,000 Euros on corporate entities.

To fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.  

Law Source, Section
Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Arts. 19(2), 21(1.3)
Law No. 08/L-040 on Amending and Supplementing Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Art. 2

Importer

Sanitary Inspectorate
Fine
Analysis

Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are punishable by a fine of 15,000 to 20,000 Euros on corporate entities.

To fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.

Law Source, Section
Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Arts. 19(2), 21(1.3)
Law No. 08/L-040 on Amending and Supplementing Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Art. 2

Wholesaler

Sanitary Inspectorate
Fine
Analysis

Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are punishable by a fine of 15,000 to 20,000 Euros on corporate entities.

To fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses

Law Source, Section
Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Arts. 19(2), 21(1.3)
Law No. 08/L-040 on Amending and Supplementing Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Art. 2

Retailer

Sanitary Inspectorate
Fine
Analysis

Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are punishable by a fine of 15,000 to 20,000 Euros on corporate entities. In addition, natural persons are subject to a fine of 500 to 1,000 Euros.

To fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.  

Law Source, Section
Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Arts. 19(2), 21(1.5)
Law No. 08/L-040 on Amending and Supplementing Law No. 04/L-156 on Tobacco Control Art. 2
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