Tobacco Industry Reporting: Tobacco Reporting Regulations

Part 4 - Research Activities

Annual Report

15. (1) Every manufacturer of a consumer tobacco product shall report annually on each research activity that was undertaken, continued or completed during a year by or on behalf of the manufacturer in respect of that consumer tobacco product, including, but not limited to, research regarding

1. its toxicity;
2. its health effects;
3. its ingredients;
4. its taste and flavour;
5. its modification;
6. its marketing; and
7. the manner in which it is used by consumers

The report shall be submitted on or before January 31 of the following year.

Content of report

(2) The report shall set out the following information in respect of each research activity:

1. the cover page of any relevant document;
2. any progress report, synopsis or outline made in respect of the activity; and
3. the expected duration of the activity, the date it began and the expected date of completion.

New consumer tobacco products

(3) Every manufacturer shall report annually the information described in subsection (2) in respect of each research activity related to the development of a new consumer tobacco product undertaken, continued or completed during a year by or on behalf of the manufacturer. The report shall be submitted on or before January 31 of the following year