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; (c) 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 Sort descending | Packaging/Brand Style | UPC | Carton Name | UPC (Carton or Roll) | Manufacturer | Alternate Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Clasico English Market Selection London Club 5 x 40 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674017103 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico English Market Selection Magnum 5 1/4 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674030300 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico English Market Selection Pita 6 1/8 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674017141 | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674034803 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico English Market Selection Presidente 8 1/2 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674017219 | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674034773 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico English Market Selection Punch 6 1/4 x 44 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674017257 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico English Market Selection Rothschild 4 1/2 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674029441 | 50 pk Wood Box | 689674017288 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico Maduro After Dinner 7 1/4 x 45 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674016625 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico Maduro Champion 4 1/2 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674031956 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico Maduro Double Corona 6 3/4 x 48 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674017004 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico Maduro Elite 5 1/4 x 45 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674017035 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico Maduro Elite 5 1/4 x 45 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674017011 | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674034858 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico Maduro London Club 5 x 40 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674017080 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico Maduro Maduro Grandote 5 7/8 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674117919 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico Maduro Maduro Rothschild 4 1/2 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674029434 | 50 pk Wood Box | 689674017332 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico Maduro Magnum 5 1/4 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674035053 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico Maduro Pita 6 1/8 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674017165 | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674034797 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico Maduro Rothschild 4 1/2 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674029458 | 50 pk Wood Box | 689674017295 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico Miniatures Cigarillos | 20 ct Tin | 689674060352 | 10 pk Display Box | 689674060369 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico Natural Café Royale 5 5/8 x 44 Cigars | 1 ct | 8 pk Wood Box | 689674016649 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Clasico Robusto 5 1/2 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 689674056690 | 6 pk Wood Box | 689674057147 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Clasico Slim Panatellas Cigarillos | 10 ct Tin | 82017050018 | 10 pk Display Box | 689674017349 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | |
| Punch Deluxe English Market Selection Chateau L 7 1/4 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674016731 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Deluxe Maduro Chateau L 7 1/4 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674016748 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Deluxe Royal Coronation English Market Selection Corona 5 1/4 x 44 Cigars | 1 ct | 25 pk Wood Box | 689674016830 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | ||
| Punch Diablo by AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. Brute 6 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674095071 | General Cigar Company, Inc. |