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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha 35th Anniversary Habano Piramide 6 1/8 x 52 Cigars | 10 pk Wood Box | 850019741902 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha 35th Anniversary Habano Toro 6 x 54 Cigars | 10 pk Wood Box | 850019741902 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Beast Toro 6 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | 810136293470 | 6 pk Bag | 850019741117 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |
| Gurkha Blue Nicaraguan Sampler 6 x 54 Cigars | 6 ct Mixed Pack | 850019741117 | 8 pk Display Box | 850019741124 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | Link |
| Gurkha Boutique Cigars Sampler 6 x 54 Cigars | 6 ct Mixed Pack | 850019741018 | 8 pk Display Box | 850019741025 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | Link |
| Gurkha Castle Hall Maduro Toro 6 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | 850019741070 | 6 pk Bag | 850019741117 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year Ecuadorian Habano Hedonism 6 x 58 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790007427 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year Ecuadorian Habano Kraken 6 x 60 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790007434 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year Ecuadorian Habano Solara 5 x 58 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790007410 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year Ecuadorian Habano Toro 6 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | 850007044237 | 879790007724 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | ||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year '98 Dominican Criollo Hedonism 6 x 58 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790004242 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year '98 Dominican Criollo Hedonism 6 x 58 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 879790004242 | 5 pk Bundle | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | Link | |
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year '98 Dominican Criollo Kraken 6 x 60 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790004266 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year Dominican Criollo Solara 5 x 58 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790004235 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year Dominican Criollo Toro 6 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | SKU: CR15YTO01IN | 879790007724 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | ||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year Ecuadorian Rosado Toro 6 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | SKU: CR10YTO01IN | 879790007724 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | ||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 15 Year Limitada Brazilian Arapiraca Toro 6 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | SKU: CRLTO01IN | 879790007724 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | ||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 Year Corojo Hedonism 6 x 58 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790006482 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 Year Corojo Hedonism 6 x 58 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 879790006475 | 5 pk Bundle | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | Link | |
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 Year Corojo Kraken 6 x 60 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790006505 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 Year Corojo Solara 5 x 58 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790006468 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 Year Corojo Toro 6 x 54 Cigars | 1 ct | SKU: CR18YTO01IN | 879790007724 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | ||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 21 Year Connecticut Shade Hedonism 6 x 58 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790008356 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 21 Year Connecticut Shade Kraken 6 x 60 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790008332 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc | |||
| Gurkha Cellar Reserve 21 Year Connecticut Shade Solara 5 x 58 Cigars | 20 pk Wood Box | 879790008257 | Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc |