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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo y Julieta Reserve Toro 6 x 56 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 196043014842 | 27 pk Wood Box | 196043033546 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link |
| Romeo y Julieta Reserve Toro 6 x 56 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 076452349936 | 27 pk Wood Box | 076452353544 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link |
| Romeo y Julieta White Mini Cigars | 196043002160 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link | |||
| Room101 Farce Connecticut Churchill 7 x 48 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674146919 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674146926 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Connecticut Robusto 5 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674146940 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674146957 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Connecticut Super Toro 6 x 56 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674146971 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674146988 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Gordo 6 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674146858 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674146865 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Habano Lonsdale 6 1/2 x 42 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674146766 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674146773 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Maduro Robusto 5 1/2 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674147046 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674147039 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Maduro Toro 6 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674147060 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674147077 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Nicaragua Gordo 6 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674147183 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674147190 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Nicaragua Robusto 5 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674147121 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674147138 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Nicaragua Toro 6 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674147152 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674147169 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Papi Chulo Maduro 4 x 42 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674147008 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674147015 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Robusto 5 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674146797 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674146803 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Farce Toro 6 1/4 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674146827 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674146834 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Hit & Run Gordo 6 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674152576 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674152583 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Hit & Run Perfecto 5 1/8 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674156154 | 10 pk Wood Box | 689674156161 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Hit & Run Robusto 5 x 50 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674152507 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link | ||
| Room101 Hit & Run Toro 6 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674152545 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674152552 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut 10th Anniversary Toro 6 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674161868 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674161851 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Gordo 6 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct | 689674151180 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674151173 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro Gordo 6 x 60 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 689674174325 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674174332 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro Robusto 5 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 689674174219 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674174226 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |
| Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro Toro 6 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 689674174295 | 20 pk Wood Box | 689674174301 | General Cigar Company, Inc. | Link |