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National Committee for Tobacco Control v. Altadis Distribution France

Altadis Distribution France (ADF) imported cigar rolling papers for sale in France and sold the papers in packaging resembling candy bar and bubble gum wrappers and in such flavors as strawberry, vanilla, brandy, pina colada and margarita. The National Committee for Tobacco Control (CNCT) brought suit against ADF and prevailed. The Court held that the packaging violated advertising and promotion laws, and ordered, via an expedited hearing process, that ADF stop selling these products within 48 hours - with subsequent violations subject to a 100 Euro fine.  Altadis did not appeal the Court's judgment.

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National Committee for Tobacco Control v. Altadis Distribution France, No. 55175, Court of First Instance -Paris (2008).

  • France
  • Jun 24, 2008
  • Court of First Instance - Paris

Parties

Plaintiff National Committee for Tobacco Control

Defendant Altadis Distribution France

Legislation Cited

Related Documents

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Type of Litigation

Enforcement Action by a Private Individual or Private Entity
Some jurisdictions allow an individual or organization to initiate an action against another private party who is not following a particular law. For example, a person may sue a restaurant that allows smoking despite a smoke free law. If the plaintiff is claiming the violation of the law caused physical harm, this may also be a personal injury case.

Tobacco Control Topics

Packaging and Labeling Measures
Measures to regulate the marketing on tobacco packages. This includes both bans on false, misleading, deceptive packaging, as well as required health warnings on packaging. (See FCTC Art. 11)
Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship
Measures restricting any form of direct or indirect tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. (See FCTC Art. 13)

Substantive Issues

Tobacco Control Law Violation
A claim of a violation of a tobacco control law or statute.

Type of Tobacco Product

Cigars, cigarillos, bidis, and other similar products
Any combustible tobacco product that is designed to be smoked – other than cigarettes – including cigars, cigarillos, little cigars, blunts, and bidis or beedis (small, flavored filterless Indian cigarettes).
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