115Appearance of cigars

115 Appearance of cigars

(1) A single band may appear around the circumference of a cigar if: (a) it is the colour known as Pantone 448C; and (b) it is the only band around the circumference of the cigar; and (c) it complies with this section.

Note: The band permitted under this subsection is not retail packaging of the cigar.

Permitted marks (2) The following marks may appear on the band: (a) the brand name and variant name (if any) of the cigar; (b) the country of origin statement; (c) an alphanumeric code. (3) The band may also contain an origin mark that is a covert mark that is not visible to the naked eye. (4) The marks mentioned in subsection (2) must: (a) appear only once on the band; and (b) be printed: (i) in the typeface known as Lucida Sans; and (ii) no larger than 3 mm in size; and (iii) in normal weighted regular font; and (iv) in the colour known as Pantone Cool Gray 2C. (5) The brand name and variant name (if any) must be placed horizontally along the length of the band so that they run around the circumference of the cigar. Restrictions (6) A mark that is an alphanumeric code must not: (a) form a symbol or design; or (b) represent, or be suggestive of, the brand name or variant name (if any) of the cigar.