Chapter II: Tobacco products

Suspicion of the presence of a characterising flavour in a tobacco product may be reported to the Minister for Health by any natural or legal person. The Minister for Health asks manufacturers and importers to inform him of their assessment of the product concerned. When the Minister for Health considers, after investigation, that a product contains a characterising flavour, he informs the manufacturers and importers and gives them the opportunity…

I.-The declaration mentioned in I of Article L. 3512-17 includes the following information: 1° The reasons for the presence of the ingredients in the product; 2° The exact quantity, in descending order by weight, of each ingredient included in the product; 3° The levels of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide emissions; 4° Where available, information on other emissions, their levels and the measurement methods used; 5° The relevant toxicological data…

I.-The studies mentioned in II of Article L. 3512-17 are intended to examine, for each additive, whether it : 1° Contributes to the toxicity or addictive effect of the products in question and whether this results in a significant or measurable increase in the toxicity or addictive effect of one of the products concerned; 2° Produces a characteristic flavour; 3° Facilitates the inhalation or absorption of nicotine; 4° Leads to…

I.-The notification referred to in III of article L. 3512-17 includes the following information: 1° A detailed description of the product and instructions for its use; 2° The information on the ingredients and emission levels of the product referred to in 2°, 3° and 4° of article R. 3512-11; 3° Available scientific studies on the toxicity, addictiveness and attractiveness of the new tobacco product, in particular with regard to its…

I.-The results of the studies mentioned in article L. 3512-18 are presented using, in particular, the following consumer categories: young people aged 11 to 15, young people aged 16 to 25, women and men, socio-professional categories and current smokers. The factors studied include the frequency, quantity and trends in the consumption of tobacco products. II.-The volume of sales which must be declared each year under article L. 3512-18 is expressed…

The information mentioned in article L. 3512-17 which is not covered by business secrecy is made accessible to the public, in accordance with the procedures defined by order of the Minister for Health.

I. – (Repealed). II. – The procedures for applying this sub-section are specified by order of the Minister for Health.