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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bresto Leaf Premium Natural Natural Tobacco Cut Leaf Wrappers | Tobacco Product Marketing Descriptor: FELIX DARK DIAMOND | 850052589905 | 20 pk DISPLAY BOX | 850052589912 | PRODUCTOS DEL TABACO SIR ALBERT SRL | Link |
| Bresto Leaf Premium Natural Natural Tobacco Cut Leaf Wrappers | Tobacco Product Marketing Descriptor: FELIX DARK | 850052589998 | 20 pk DISPLAY BOX | 850052589332 | PRODUCTOS DEL TABACO SIR ALBERT SRL | Link |
| Bresto Whole Leaf Natural Aromatic King Cigarillos | 6 ct Pouch | 850052589783 | BRESTO CORPORATION | Link | ||
| Bresto Whole Leaf Natural King Cigarillos | 6 ct Pouch | 850052589813 | BRESTO CORPORATION | Link | ||
| Brew 44 Black Stout Nicaraguan Maduro Double Corona 7 x 54 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 BS DC | 25 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 Black Stout Nicaraguan Maduro Robusto 5 x 50 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 BS ROB | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 Black Stout Nicaraguan Maduro Sixty 6 x 60 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 BLACK STOUT MAD 60 | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 Black Stout Nicaraguan Maduro Toro 6 x 50 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 MAD TORO BLACK STOUT | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 Molten Rock Nicaraguan Corojo Habano Robusto Grande 5 1/2 x 54 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 PT1 MR ROB GR | 25 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 Molten Rock Nicaraguan Corojo Maduro Robusto 5 x 50 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 HABANO MOLTEN ROCK ROB | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 Molten Rock Nicaraguan Corojo Toro 6 x 50 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 HABANO COROJO MOLTEN ROCK TORO | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 Molten Rock Nicaraguan Maduro Robusto 5 x 50 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 MAD ROB MOLTEN ROCK | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 White Powder Nicaraguan Sterling Robusto 5 x 50 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 STERLING WHITE POWDER ROB | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 White Powder Nicaraguan Sterling Sixty 6 x 60 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 STERLING WHITE POWDER 60 | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brew 44 White Powder Nicaraguan Toro 6 x 50 Cigars | SKU: BREW 44 WP CONN TORO | 20 pk Bundle | Intertabac Imports Corp. | Link | ||
| Brick House Double Connecticut Churchill 7 1/4 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 076622025011 | 25 pk Wood Box | 076622250116 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link |
| Brick House Double Connecticut Corona Larga 6 1/4 x 46 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 076622025110 | 25 pk Wood Box | 076622251113 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link |
| Brick House Double Connecticut Robusto 5 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 076622025318 | 25 pk Wood Box | 076622253117 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link |
| Brick House Double Connecticut Short Torpedo 5 1/2 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 076622025516 | 25 pk Wood Box | 076622255111 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link |
| Brick House Double Connecticut Toro 6 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 076622025219 | 25 pk Wood Box | 076622252110 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link |
| Brick House Fumas Connecticut Churchill 7 1/4 x 50 Cigars | 20 pk Bundle | 076622259132 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link | ||
| Brick House Fumas Connecticut Corona 5 1/2 x 43 Cigars | 20 pk Bundle | 076622259621 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link | ||
| Brick House Fumas Connecticut Robusto 5 x 54 Cigars | 20 pk Bundle | 076622259539 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link | ||
| Brick House Fumas Connecticut Toro 6 x 52 Cigars | 20 pk Bundle | 076622259737 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link | ||
| Brick House Fumas Maduro Churchill 7 1/4 x 50 Cigars | 20 pk Bundle | 076622259508 | J.C. Newman Cigar Co. | Link |