In this section...

• Guidance to Tobacco Retailers
• Ban on Point of Sale Advertising
• Closed Container
• Provision of Product Information
• Retail Sign
• Self Service Vending Machines
• Exemptions

Closed Container

Relevant Legislation

Section 43(3) of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act, 2002 (as amended), provides that a person registered with The Health Service Executive, National Tobacco Control Office under Section 37 must ensure that all tobacco products sold are kept in a closed container or dispenser that is not visible or accessible to the public.

What does this mean for me?

• A person registered with The Health Service Executive, National Tobacco Control Office under Section 37 must ensure that all tobacco products are out of view and stored within a closed container or dispenser only accessible by the retailer and retail staff.
• Only the tobacco product must be out of sight. The closed container or dispenser may be visible.
• The location of the closed container or dispenser is a matter for the retailer. It is not required to be under the counter.
• Selection decals/buttons for dispensing machines must not display tobacco product trademarks, emblems, marketing images or logos unless they are out of the view of the customer.
• No tobacco related advertising is permitted either surrounding or on the front of the closed container that stores the tobacco product.
• The registration number(s) issued by the NTCO, must be affixed to the closed container(s) or dispenser(s) following registration.

Tobacco products must be out of view and stored within a closed container or dispenser in all registered premises.