Unofficial Translation (excerpts)
The procedure for the issuance of such authorization is to be determined by
a joint order of the Ministers noted in sub-paragraph 1.
Article 105: The tobacco industry is civilly liable for the damages that its
activities cause to the public and the environment.
Any influence by the tobacco industry in public health policies involving
tobacco control is prohibited, whatever the level of decision-making may
be.
Article 106: Any natural or juridical person whose interest is injured by the
activities of the tobacco industry can bring action against the latter before
the competent tribunals.
2. Composition, packaging and labeling
Article 107: Tobacco products of any kind whatsoever, must be in
compliance with the standards defined by order of the Minister of Public
Health and the public is to be made aware of them.
Article 108: Manufacturers and importers of tobacco are required to report
to the competent authorities all information relating to the composition and
emissions of tobacco products. The information is to be disclosed to the
public.
Article 109: Each product must be tested by a competent facility jointly
approved by the Ministers of Public Health, Commerce and Industry prior
to any authorization for the importation or distribution on the market. Costs
inherent to the tests are to be borne by the importers and manufacturers of
tobacco.
The time periods relating to the standards and procedures are to be set by
regulatory provision.
Article 110: The average nicotine content as well as the average content of
tar and other substances likely to be released by combustion are to be stated
on each package in their current forms of use.
An order by the Minister of Public Health shall define the list of substances
that must be stated, as well as the conditions in which the presence of the
substances and components is determined.