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Article L3512-21 of the French Public Health Code

I.-The labelling of unit packets, any outer packaging and the tobacco product itself may not include any element or device that :

1° Contributes to the promotion of a tobacco product or encourages its consumption by giving an erroneous impression as to the characteristics, health effects, risks or emissions of this product;

2° Resembles a food or cosmetic product.

II – The elements and devices prohibited under I include messages, symbols, names, product or service brands, figurative or other signs.

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Article L3512-21
I.-L’étiquetage des unités de conditionnement, tout emballage extérieur ainsi que le produit du tabac proprement dit ne peuvent comprendre aucun élément ou dispositif qui :

1° Contribue à la promotion d’un produit du tabac ou incite à sa consommation en donnant une impression erronée quant aux caractéristiques, effets sur la santé, risques ou émissions de ce produit ;

2° Ressemble à un produit alimentaire ou cosmétique.

II.-Les éléments et dispositifs qui sont interdits en vertu du I comprennent notamment les messages, symboles, noms, marques de produits ou de services, signes figuratifs ou autres.

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