Section 4: Packaging characteristics

Without prejudice to the provisions relating to the affixing of the distinguishing marks referred to in 8° of Article L. 311-39 of the French Goods and Services Tax Code and adopted pursuant to 3° of Article L. 311-42 of the same Code, the packaging units, outer packaging and over-wrapping of cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco, cigarette paper and cigarette-rolling paper are neutral and standardised.

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,…

I.-Units of packaging and outer packaging shall bear, in accordance with the conditions laid down by an order of the Minister for Health : 1° For smoking tobacco products : a) A health warning affixed twice, including information on smoking cessation, combined with a photograph ; b) A general warning. This message is displayed twice when these products are packaged in folding boxes with a hinged lid; c) An information…