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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmore Premium 5 in Maduro Corona Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007819 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005426 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 5 in Maduro Robusto Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007826 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005440 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6 1/2 in Connecticut Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007796 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005389 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6 1/8 in Connecticut Torpedo Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007789 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005365 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6 1/8 in Maduro Torpedo Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007857 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005501 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6.5 in Maduro Matador Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007864 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005525 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6 in Connecticut Doble Corona Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007772 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005327 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6 in Connecticut Robusto Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007768 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005303 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6 in Connecticut Toro Grande Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007802 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005402 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6 in Maduro Doble Corona Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007840 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005464 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 6 in Maduro Toro Grande Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007871 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005549 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 7 in Connecticut Churchill Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007765 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005341 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Belmore Premium 7 in Maduro Churchill Cigars | 1 ct Cello | 873887007833 | 10 pk Hard Box | 873887005488 | U.S. FLUE-CURED TOBACCO GROWERS, INC. | |
| Benson & Hedges 100s Deluxe Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 02872922 | 10 pk Carton | 028200172907 | Philip Morris USA | |
| Benson & Hedges 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 02872223 | 10 pk Carton | 028200172266 | Philip Morris USA | |
| Benson & Hedges 100s Luxury Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 02872728 | 10 pk Carton | 028200172709 | Philip Morris USA | |
| Berley Blue 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 685141210299 | 10 pk Carton | 685141213290 | Xcaliber International, Ltd., L.L.C. | |
| Berley Blue King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 685141210176 | 10 pk Carton | 685141213177 | Xcaliber International, Ltd., L.L.C. | |
| Berley Gold 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 685141210282 | 10 pk Carton | 685141213283 | Xcaliber International, Ltd., L.L.C. | |
| Berley Gold King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 685141210145 | 10 pk Carton | 685141213146 | Xcaliber International, Ltd., L.L.C. | |
| Berley Red 100s Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 685141210275 | 10 pk Carton | 685141213276 | Xcaliber International, Ltd., L.L.C. | |
| Berley Red King Filtered Cigarettes | 20 ct Box | 685141210114 | 10 pk Carton | 685141213115 | Xcaliber International, Ltd., L.L.C. | |
| Big Dog Broadleaf Palma Natural Cigars | 2 ct Foil * | 810179220273 | 15 pk Carton | 810179220297 | Show Cigars, Inc. | |
| Big Dog Broadleaf Palma Natural Cigars | 2 ct Foil | 810179220280 | 15 pk Carton | 810179220303 | Show Cigars, Inc. | |
| Big Dog Dark Crush (10 g) Pipe Tobacco | 1 ct Foil | 817127027250 | 20 pk Carton | 817127027267 | Show Cigars, Inc. |