19 MAC Pt. 7, R. 10.07
Marking of cigarette packaging
Cite as 19 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 7, R. 10.07
Marking of cigarette packaging
A. Cigarettes that are certified by a manufacturer in accordance with Section 45-12-7 shall
be marked to indicate compliance with the requirements of Section 45-12-5. The marking
shall be in eight-point type or larger and consist of the letters "FSC," which signifies Fire
Standard Compliant, permanently printed, stamped, engraved or embossed on the
package at or near the UPC Code.
B. A manufacturer shall use only one (1) marking, and shall apply this marking uniformly
for all packages, including, but not limited to, packs, cartons, and cases, and brands
marketed by that manufacturer.
C. Manufacturers certifying cigarettes in accordance with Section 45-12-7 shall provide a
copy of the certifications to all wholesale dealers and agents to which they sell cigarettes.
Wholesale dealers, agents and retail dealers shall permit the State Fire Marshal, the
commissioner, the Attorney General and their employees to inspect markings of cigarette
packaging marked in accordance with this section.