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 | Packaging/Brand Style | UPC | Carton Name | UPC (Carton or Roll) | Manufacturer | Alternate Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up Leaf Redrose Blend (6 g) Pipe Tobacco | 1 ct Bottle | 016027641959 | Hustle Van LLC | Link | ||
| USA 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 000870000056 | 10 pk Carton | 000870100053 | Liggett Group LLC | Link |
| USA Blue 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 000870000063 | 10 pk Carton | 000870100060 | Liggett Group LLC | Link |
| USA Blue King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 029540000028 | 10 pk Carton | 029540100056 | Liggett Group LLC | Link |
| USA Gold 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 09061034 | 10 pk Carton | 090600301102 | ITG Brands, LLC | Link |
| USA Gold Blue 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 09061335 | 10 pk Carton | 090600301133 | ITG Brands, LLC | Link |
| USA Gold Blue King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 09066738 | 10 pk Carton | 090600301676 | ITG Brands, LLC | Link |
| USA Gold Gold King Non-Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Soft Pack | 09061539 | 10 pk Carton | 090600301157 | ITG Brands, LLC | Link |
| USA Gold King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 09061733 | 10 pk Carton | 090600301171 | ITG Brands, LLC | Link |
| USA Gold Red 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 09061131 | 10 pk Carton | 090600301119 | ITG Brands, LLC | Link |
| USA Gold Red King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 09061636 | 10 pk Carton | 090600301164 | ITG Brands, LLC | Link |
| USA King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 029540000080 | 10 pk Carton | 029540100070 | Liggett Group LLC | Link |
| USA Silver 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 00087449 | 10 pk Carton | 000870100046 | Liggett Group LLC | Link |
| Vantage Classic 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Soft Pack | 01233134 | 10 pk Carton | 012300131131 | R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Link |
| Vantage Classic King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Soft Pack | 01233037 | 10 pk Carton | 012300130134 | R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Link |
| Vantage Classic Silver 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 012300367578 | 10 pk Carton | 012300367585 | R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Link |
| Vantage Classic Silver King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 012300367547 | 10 pk Carton | 012300367554 | R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Link |
| Vaquero Smooth 100s Filtered Cigars | 20 ct Box | 810385004261 | 10 pk Carton | 810385007262 | Show Cigars, Inc. | Link |
| VegaFina 1998 Panatela 4 x 42 Cigars | 5 ct Tin | 196043011629 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link | ||
| VegaFina 1998 VF46 5 5/8 x 46 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 196043043057 | 10 pk Wood Box | 196043043187 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link |
| VegaFina 1998 VF46 5 5/8 x 46 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 071610526877 | 10 pk Wood Box | 071610526884 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link |
| VegaFina 1998 VF50 4 1/2 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 196043043040 | 10 pk Wood Box | 196043043170 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link |
| VegaFina 1998 VF50 4 1/2 x 50 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 071610521063 | 10 pk Wood Box | 071610520981 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link |
| VegaFina 1998 VF52 5 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 196043043026 | 10 pk Wood Box | 196043043156 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link |
| VegaFina 1998 VF52 5 x 52 Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 071610521070 | 10 pk Wood Box | 071610520998 | Altadis U.S.A. LLC | Link |