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Modification of the product UPC bar code to include a visible mark that is printed at or around the area of the UPC bar code and consists of one or more alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed in conjunction with the UPC bar code;\n\t\t\t\tb. Any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed on the cigarette package or the cellophane wrap; or\n\t\t\t\tc. 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This law was first created in 2014. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 370<\/a> and 418<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.<\/p>","references":[{"id":86171,"section_number":"9.1-211","catch_line":"Certification of cigarette testing","order_by":null,"url":"\/9.1-211\/"},{"id":69989,"section_number":"9.1-213","catch_line":"Provision of copies of certifications and illustration of the packaging markings; inspections","order_by":null,"url":"\/9.1-213\/"},{"id":82264,"section_number":"9.1-214","catch_line":"Nonconforming cigarettes","order_by":null,"url":"\/9.1-214\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":86171,"section_number":"9.1-211","catch_line":"Certification of cigarette testing","order_by":null,"url":"\/9.1-211\/"}],"permalink":{"id":285285,"object_type":"law","relational_id":72631,"identifier":"9.1-212","token":"9.1\/2.1\/9.1-212","url":"\/9.1-212\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/9.1-212\/","token":"9.1\/2.1\/9.1-212","dublin_core":{"Title":"Marking of cigarettes","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 9.1-212","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> Cigarettes that have been certified in accordance with § 9.1-211<\/a> shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of this section. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> The marking shall: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Be in a font of at least eight-point type; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Include one of the following:\n\t\t\t\ta. Modification of the product UPC bar code to include a visible mark that is printed at or around the area of the UPC bar code and consists of one or more alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed in conjunction with the UPC bar code;\n\t\t\t\tb. Any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed on the cigarette package or the cellophane wrap; or\n\t\t\t\tc. Stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed text that indicates that the cigarettes meet the standards of this chapter. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The manufacturer<\/span> shall request approval of a proposed marking from the Director<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> The Director<\/span> shall approve or disapprove the marking offered, except that the Director<\/span> shall approve: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The letters “FSC,” which signify Fire Standards Compliant, appearing in eight-point type or larger and permanently printed, stamped, engraved, or embossed on the package at or near the UPC code; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Any marking in use and approved for sale in New York pursuant to the New York fire safety standards for cigarettes. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> A marking is deemed approved if the Director<\/span> fails to act within 10 days after receiving a request for approval. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> A manufacturer<\/span> may not use a modified marking unless the modification has been approved in accordance with this section. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

G.<\/span> A manufacturer<\/span> shall use only one marking on all brands that the manufacturer<\/span> markets. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

H.<\/span> A marking or modified marking approved by the Director<\/span> shall be applied uniformly on all brands marketed and on all packages, including packs, cartons, and cases marketed by that manufacturer<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nMARKING OF CIGARETTES (\u00a7 9.1-212)\n\nA. Cigarettes that have been certified in accordance with § 9.1-211 shall\nbe marked in accordance with the requirements of this section.\n\nB. The marking shall:\n\n 1. Be in a font of at least eight-point type; and\n\n 2. Include one of the following:\n \t\t\t\ta. Modification of the product UPC bar code to include a visible mark that\n is printed at or around the area of the UPC bar code and consists of one or\n more alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved,\n embossed, or printed in conjunction with the UPC bar code;\n \t\t\t\tb. Any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters\n permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed on the cigarette package\n or the cellophane wrap; or\n \t\t\t\tc. Stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed text that indicates that the\n cigarettes meet the standards of this chapter.\n\nC. The manufacturer shall request approval of a proposed marking from the\nDirector.\n\nD. The Director shall approve or disapprove the marking offered, except that the\nDirector shall approve:\n\n 1. The letters “FSC,” which signify Fire Standards Compliant,\n appearing in eight-point type or larger and permanently printed, stamped,\n engraved, or embossed on the package at or near the UPC code; and\n\n 2. Any marking in use and approved for sale in New York pursuant to the New\n York fire safety standards for cigarettes.\n\nE. A marking is deemed approved if the Director fails to act within 10 days\nafter receiving a request for approval.\n\nF. A manufacturer may not use a modified marking unless the modification has\nbeen approved in accordance with this section.\n\nG. A manufacturer shall use only one marking on all brands that the manufacturer\nmarkets.\n\nH. A marking or modified marking approved by the Director shall be applied\nuniformly on all brands marketed and on all packages, including packs, cartons,\nand cases marketed by that manufacturer.\n\nHISTORY: 2014, cc. 370, 418.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}