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 to submit written observations.
Pursuant to 1° of I of article L. 3512-16, the Minister for Health issues an order prohibiting the reference of tobacco products containing a characterising flavour. This decision is notified to the manufacturers and importers of the tobacco products concerned.