Tobacco Reporting Regulations

Marginal note:Report

• 15 (1) The report on research and development activities must set out the information referred to in subsection (2) for any research and development activity that was undertaken, continued or completed by or on behalf of the manufacturer in respect of a consumer tobacco product during a year, whether the tobacco product is for sale or not, including in respect of

  • (a) its toxicity;

  • (b) its health effects;

  • (c) its ingredients;

  • (d) its taste and flavour;

  • (e) its modification;

  • (f) its marketing, if applicable; and

  • (g) the manner in which it is used by consumers, if applicable.

• Marginal note:Content of report

  (2) The report must include

  • (a) a full copy of every research report or, if the research and development activity is not complete, any progress reports, synopses or outlines made in respect of that activity;

  • (b) the date on which the activity began; and

  • (c) the date of completion of the activity or the expected duration of the activity.

• Marginal note:Report — declaration

  (3) However, if no research and development activities were undertaken, continued or completed during a year, the manufacturer must include a statement to that effect in the report.

• Marginal note:Time limit

  (4) The report must be submitted on or before January 31 of the year after the year covered by the report.