Singapore legislation

Regulation 3

of Tobacco and Vaporisers Control (Appearance, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations 2019

Regulation 3

Appearance of retail packages

Subregulation 1

The external surface of a retail package of any tobacco product must —

(a)

subject to paragraph (2), be entirely in the colour Pantone 448C; and

(b)

have a matte finish.

Subregulation 2

Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply to any part of the external surface of a retail package of any tobacco product on which is displayed —

(a)

a mandatory sign; or

(b)

a bar code, or a unique identification mark that is not alphanumeric, that complies with the First Schedule.

Subregulation 3

The internal surface of a retail package of any tobacco product must —

(a)

be white in colour, unless paragraph (4) applies; and

(b)

have a matte finish.

Subregulation 4

Where a retail package of any tobacco product is made of any metal or wood, the internal surface of the retail package must be in either of the following colours:

(a)

white;

(b)

the colour of the metal or wood used.

Subregulation 5

The external and internal surfaces of a retail package of any tobacco product must —

(a)

be smooth; and

(b)

not bear any decorative feature, shape, texture or other embellishment.