Penalties

Last updated: April 8, 2026
Violator
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Manufacturer

Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs
None
Analysis

Penalties associated with the new packaging and labeling requirements contained in Decree 579/2017 are uncertain.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should include penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.

Importer

Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs
None
Analysis

Penalties associated with the new packaging and labeling requirements contained in Decree 579/2017 are uncertain.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should include penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.

Wholesaler

Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs
None
Analysis

Penalties associated with the new packaging and labeling requirements contained in Decree 579/2017 are uncertain.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should include penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.

Retailer

Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs
None
Analysis

Penalties associated with the new packaging and labeling requirements contained in Decree 579/2017 are uncertain.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should include penalty provisions that provide for a range of penalties, including fines, license suspension or revocation, increased sanctions for repeat offenses, and seizure of products.