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.

  1. Tobacco & Nicotine Products: Any product containing or derived from tobacco or nicotine (including synthetic nicotine, nicotinic alkaloids, and nicotine analogs) intended for human consumption.
  2. 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
Wildhorse Red Premium (16 oz) Pipe Tobacco 1 ct Bag 708926701116 U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC.
Wildhorse Red Premium (6 oz) Pipe Tobacco 1 ct Bag 708926701130 U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC.
Wildhorse Silver 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 708926565220 10 pk Carton 708926565213 U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC.
Wildhorse Silver King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 708926565251 10 pk Carton 708926565244 U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC.
Winchester Original Blend 100s Filtered Little Cigars 20 ct Soft Pack 013760000067 10 pk Carton 013760001958 Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane Ltd.
Winchester Original Blend King Filtered Little Cigars 20 ct Box 013760000906 10 pk Carton 013760001903 Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane Ltd.
Wings Gold 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 076940293031 10 pk Carton 076940193034 JT International U.S.A. Inc. Japan Tobacco International U.S.A Inc
Wings Gold King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 076940293024 10 pk Carton 076940193027 JT International U.S.A. Inc. Japan Tobacco International U.S.A Inc
Wings Red 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 076940293017 10 pk Carton 076940193010 JT International U.S.A. Inc. Japan Tobacco International U.S.A Inc
Wings Red King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 076940293000 10 pk Carton 076940193003 JT International U.S.A. Inc. Japan Tobacco International U.S.A Inc
Winston Black 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000020 10 pk Carton 090500100331 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Black King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000006 10 pk Carton 090500100324 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Gold 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000617 10 pk Carton 090500100126 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Gold King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000594 10 pk Carton 090500100119 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Red 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000587 10 pk Carton 090500100102 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Red King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000570 10 pk Carton 090500100096 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Select Gold 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000327 10 pk Carton 090500100607 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Select Gold King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000310 10 pk Carton 090500100591 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Select Red 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000303 10 pk Carton 090500100584 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston Select Red King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000297 10 pk Carton 090500100577 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston White 100s Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000679 10 pk Carton 090500100140 ITG Brands, LLC
Winston White King Filtered Cigarettes 20 ct Box 090500000624 10 pk Carton 090500100133 ITG Brands, LLC
Wm. Penn Braves Cigars 50 ct Box 920060 Swedish Match North America LLC
Wm. Penn Braves Cigars 5 ct Box 000427 Swedish Match North America LLC Link
Wm. Penn Panatela Cigars 5 ct Box 000359 10 pk Display Box Swedish Match North America LLC