Last updated: January 23, 2024

Penalties

Violator
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)

Manufacturer

The State Committee of Ukraine for Technical Regulation and Consumer Policy

Fine
Analysis

Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are subject to a fine of 20,000 hryvnias for the first violation and 50,000 hryvnias for repeat violations.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should provide for a range of penalties, including license suspension or revocation, and seizure of products. In addition, higher fines would provide a greater disincentive to violate the law.

Importer

The State Committee of Ukraine for Technical Regulation and Consumer Policy

Fine
Analysis

Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are subject to a fine of 20,000 hryvnias for the first violation and 50,000 hyrvnias for repeat violations.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should provide for a range of penalties, including license suspension or revocation, and seizure of products. In addition, higher fines would provide a greater disincentive to violate the law.

Wholesaler

The State Committee of Ukraine for Technical Regulation and Consumer Policy

Fine
Analysis

Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are subject to a fine of 20,000 hryvnias for the first violation and 50,000 hyrvnias for repeat violations.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should provide for a range of penalties, including license suspension or revocation, and seizure of products. In addition, higher fines would provide a greater disincentive to violate the law.

Retailer

The State Committee of Ukraine for Technical Regulation and Consumer Policy

Fine
Analysis

Violations of packaging and labeling requirements are subject to a fine of 20,000 hryvnias for the first violation and 50,000 hyrvnias for repeat violations.

To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should provide for a range of penalties, including seizure of products. In addition, higher fines would provide a greater disincentive to violate the law.