{"id":"F2011L00225","name":"Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 15 of 2011 - Permanent ban on novelty cigarettes","slug":"competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-15-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-novelty-","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":86430,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2011L00225-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Competition and Consumer Act 2010 - Consumer Protection Notice No. 15 of 2011 - Permanent ban on novelty cigarettes","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 20.2\ntitle: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA\n\n \n\nCOMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010\n\n \n\nConsumer Protection Notice No.  15  of 2011\n\n \n\nPERMANENT BAN ON NOVELTY CIGARETTES\n\n \n\nI, DAVID BRADBURY, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, pursuant to subsection 114(1)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, IMPOSE a permanent ban on the goods specified below.\n\n \n\nParticulars of Goods\n\nImitation cigarettes that contain a fine powder such as talc (hydrated magnesium silicate) or similar substances, and that allow users to blow into, or inhale from, the imitation cigarette to produce a cloud of fine dust. These may be known as ‘Puff Cigarettes’ or by other names.\n\n \n\nNote: Goods subject to this Notice and which fail to comply may be subject to compulsory recall.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nDated this 1st day of February 2011.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nDAVID BRADBURY\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Notice sets a specific, permanent prohibition limited to imitation cigarettes that contain a fine powder (e.g. talc) or similar substances and that allow a user to produce a cloud of fine dust. The instrument itself does not indicate any change of scope from an earlier definition or intent; it defines the banned goods narrowly in the \"Particulars of Goods\" and attaches a compulsory recall consequence for non‑compliance (Particulars of Goods; Note)."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical product description requiring factual/technical assessment (presence of fine powder; ability to produce a cloud) (Particulars of Goods).","Use of a delegated statutory power (subsection 114(1)(a) of Schedule 2) rather than primary legislation in the body of the Notice (preamble).","Explicit recall consequence for non-compliance introduces supply‑chain and cost implications (Note).","Potential ambiguity in terms such as \"similar substances\" and \"allow users to ... produce a cloud\", creating enforcement discretion and borderline classification issues (Particulars of Goods).","Practical enforcement and administrative burdens on regulators and businesses to identify, remove or recall affected goods (Particulars of Goods; Note)."],"plain_english_summary":"The Notice, issued by the Parliamentary Secretary under s.114(1)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, permanently bans imitation “puff” cigarettes that contain a fine powder and allow users to create a dust cloud. It affects manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers by removing these products from lawful supply and exposing non‑compliant stock to compulsory recall, shifting compliance costs and creating some enforcement/interpretation uncertainty."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument remains tightly scoped to its original purpose: banning a specific category of novelty cigarette products. The description of goods is precise and limited to powder-containing imitation cigarettes, with no expansion into related tobacco products or broader consumer goods."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short instrument — approximately 150 words total","Zero defined terms in the instrument itself","No cross-references to other sections (only cites the empowering provision)","Simple, unambiguous description of banned goods","Single operative clause with no conditions, exceptions, or temporal limitations","No procedural requirements or compliance mechanisms detailed in the instrument itself"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **permanent ban on novelty cigarettes** that mimic smoking behaviour.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Prohibits the sale of imitation cigarettes containing fine powder (like talc) that users can blow through or inhale to create a cloud of dust\n- These products are sometimes called \"Puff Cigarettes\" or similar names\n- The ban is immediate and permanent — not temporary\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Manufacturers, importers, and retailers of these novelty cigarette products\n- Consumers can no longer legally purchase these items in Australia\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- These products pose health risks — inhaling fine powders like talc can damage lungs\n- They normalise cigarette-like behaviour, potentially encouraging smoking (especially among young people)\n- The ban includes a **compulsory recall** power, meaning authorities can force businesses to retrieve any banned products already sold\n\n**Legal basis:**\n- Made under the *Competition and Consumer Act 2010* (Australia's main consumer protection law)\n- Issued by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer using powers in the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Act)"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-15-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-novelty-","history":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-15-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-novelty-/history","analysis":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-15-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-novelty-/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-15-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-novelty-/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-15-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-novelty-/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/competition-and-consumer-act-2010-consumer-protection-notice-no-15-of-2011-permanent-ban-on-novelty-/documents"}}