THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH – THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
Joint Circular No. 05/2013/TTLT-BYT-BCT dated February 08, 2013 of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Industry and Trade guiding the labeling, printing of health warnings on tobacco packages
Pursuant to the Law on tobacco harm prevention No. 09/2012/QH13 dated June 18, 2012;
Pursuant to the Decree No. 89/2006//ND-CP dated August 30, 2006 of the Government on labeling of goods;
Pursuant to the Decree No. 63/2012/ND-CP dated August 31, 2012 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
Pursuant to the Decree No. 95/2012/ND-CP dated November 12, 2012 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
The Minister of Health, the Minister of Industry and Trade promulgate the Joint Circular guiding labeling, printing of health warnings on tobacco packages,
Article 1. Scope of regulation
This Joint Circular guides labeling, printing of health warnings on tobacco packages produced, imported for consumption in Vietnam.
Article 2. Interpretation of terms
Tobacco packages include packages, tubes, boxes containing tobacco and circulated together with tobacco.
Article 3. Requirements on labeling on tobacco packages
1. The labeling on tobacco packages must be complied with Law on tobacco harm prevention, provisions of law on labeling of goods and this Joint Circular.
2. Label of tobacco must show the following content:
a) Name of goods;
b) Name and address of organizations, individuals responsible for goods;
c) Origin of goods (for import tobacco);
d) Quantity of goods;
