Unflavored Tobacco List
The Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) identifies specific tobacco product Brand Styles that manufacturers and importers have certified, under penalty of perjury, as containing no constituents that impart a characterizing flavor.
To be sold legally in California, a covered tobacco product must be included on this list; otherwise, it is classified as a prohibited flavored tobacco product under Health & Safety Code §§ 104559.1(g) and 104559.5(a)(6).
The UTL applies to two categories of tobacco products, subject to certain exemptions.
- Tobacco & Nicotine Products: Any product containing or derived from tobacco or nicotine (including synthetic nicotine, nicotinic alkaloids, and nicotine analogs) intended for human consumption.
- Electronic Delivery Systems: Devices that deliver nicotine or vaporized liquids to the person inhaling from the device, such as e-cigarettes or vapes. Note: Devices sold without nicotine or liquid are not covered by the UTL.
The following products are exempt from California's flavored tobacco restrictions and do not need to be listed on the UTL:
- Shisha (Hookah): Tobacco smoked in a hookah or waterpipe, including maassel and narghile. Note: Flavored shisha is only partially exempt and may only be sold in licensed tobacco retailers that restrict entry to individuals aged 21 and older.
- Looseleaf Pipe Tobacco: Tobacco that is cut or shredded for pipes (usually sold in pouches). Note: Roll-your-own cigarette tobacco is NOT exempt.
- Premium Cigars: To qualify as "premium," a cigar must: (a) be handmade (not mass-produced by mechanization); (b) have a wrapper made entirely of whole tobacco leaf; (c) be capped by hand; (d) have a wholesale price of at least $12; and (e) contain no filter, tip, or non-tobacco mouthpiece.
The information provided above serves as a guide for using the UTL. For additional information, please refer to California's Unflavored Tobacco List legislation (Assembly Bill 3218) and the implementing Emergency Regulations. Local governments maintain the authority to enact and enforce flavored tobacco restrictions that are more stringent than state requirements.
| Trade Name | Packaging/Brand Style | UPC | Carton Name | UPC (Carton or Roll) | Manufacturer | Alternate Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristoff Vengeance 6 x 60 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 737069615745 | Exclusive Cigars, Inc. dba Kristoff Cigars | Link | ||
| Kristoff Vengeance Toro 6 1/4 x 54 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 737069615752 | Exclusive Cigars, Inc. dba Kristoff Cigars | Link | ||
| La Antiguedad Robusto 5 1/4 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 817673011369 | 20 pk Wood Box | 817673011376 | My Father Cigars, S.A | Link |
| La Antiguedad Super Toro 7 x 56 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 817673011420 | 20 pk Wood Box | 817673011437 | My Father Cigars, S.A | Link |
| La Antiguedad Toro 5 5/8 x 55 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 817673011383 | 20 pk Wood Box | 817673011390 | My Father Cigars, S.A | Link |
| La Antiguedad Toro 6 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 817673011444 | 20 pk Wood Box | 817673011451 | My Father Cigars, S.A | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba 92-94 Rated Limited Release Sampler Cigars | 5 ct Mixed Pack | 819577015573 | 10 pk Display Box | 819577015566 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba 92-95 Rated Assortment (Sampler) Cigars | 5 ct Mixed Pack | 819577013319 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link | ||
| La Aroma de Cuba 92-95 Rated Fresh Pack Sampler Cigars | 5 ct Mixed Pack | 819577013371 | 10 pk Display Box | 819577013364 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba 93-95 Rated Sampler Cigars | 3 ct Mixed Box | 819577011018 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link | ||
| La Aroma de Cuba 94-95 Rated Sampler Cigars | 5 ct Mixed Pack | 819577015597 | 10 pk Display Box | 819577015580 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Belicoso 5 1/2 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577010349 | 25 pk Wood Box | 819577010356 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Best Sellers Assortment (Sampler) Cigars | 5 ct Mixed Pack | 819577011445 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link | ||
| La Aroma de Cuba Churchill 7 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577010363 | 25 pk Wood Box | 819577010370 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Belicoso 5 1/2 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577015535 | 25 pk Wood Box | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link | |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Churchill 7 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577014811 | 25 pk Wood Box | 819577014804 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Corona 5 1/2 x 44 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577015078 | 25 pk Wood Box | 819577015061 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Double Corona 7 1/2 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | SKU: CLADCCTDC | 25 pk Wood Box | SKU: CLADCCTDC | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut El Jefe 7 x 58 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577014835 | 24 pk Wood Box | 819577014828 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Immensa 5 3/4 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577014859 | 24 pk Wood Box | 819577014842 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Monarch 6 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577014873 | 25 pk Wood Box | 819577014866 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Robusto 5 1/4 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577014897 | 24 pk Wood Box | 819577014880 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Connecticut Rothschild 5 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577015092 | 25 pk Wood Box | 819577015085 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Corona 5 1/2 x 44 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577010387 | 25 pk Wood Box | 819577010394 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |
| La Aroma de Cuba Double Corona 7 1/2 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 819577010400 | 25 pk Wood Box | 819577010417 | Ashton Distributors, Inc | Link |