Marking of cigarette packaging
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(a)Cigarettes which have been certified by a manufacturer in accordance with section 429.6 of this Part shall be marked to indicate compliance with the requirements of this Part. Such marking shall be in eight point type or larger and consist of:
(1)modification of the product UPC code to include a visible mark printed at or around the area of the UPC code. Such mark may consist of alphanumeric or symbolic character(s) permanently stamped, engraved, embossed or printed in conjunction with the UPC; or
(2)any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic character(s) permanently stamped, engraved, or embossed upon the cigarette package or cellophane wrap; or
(3)printed, stamped, engraved or embossed text that indicates that the cigarettes meet New York standards.
(b)Such marking shall be unique to packages that meet New York standards.
(c)A manufacturer must use only one marking, and must apply this marking uniformly for all packages (including but not limited to packs, cartons, and cases) and brands marketed by that manufacturer.
(d)The Office of Fire Prevention and Control must be notified at the address specified in section 429.1(c) of this Part as to the marking which is selected.
(e)Prior to the certification of any cigarette, a manufacturer shall present its proposed marking to the Office of Fire Prevention and Control for approval. Upon receipt of the request, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control will approve or disapprove the marking offered. Proposed markings shall be deemed approved if the Office of Fire Prevention and Control fails to act within 10 business days of receiving a request for approval.
(f)No manufacturer shall modify its approved marking unless the modification has been approved by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control in accordance with this section.