Section 400.60  Certification

a)         Each manufacturer shall submit a written certification attesting that:

1)         each cigarette listed in the certification has been tested in accordance with Section 400.30 prior to January 1, 2008 for the initial certification; and

2)         each cigarette listed in the certification meets the performance standard set forth in Section 400.40 or meets the performance standard of any other state having equal or stricter performance standards. [425 ILCS 8/30(a)]

b)         Each cigarette listed in the certification shall be described with the following information:

1)         brand (i.e., the trade name on the package);

2)         style (e.g., light, ultra light);

3)         length in millimeters;

4)         circumference in millimeters;

5)         flavor (e.g., menthol, chocolate), if applicable;

6)         filter or non-filter;

7)         package description (e.g., soft pack, box); and

8)         marking approved in accordance with Section 400.80.  [425 ILCS 8/30(b)]

c)         Each cigarette certified under this Section shall be re-certified every 3 years.  [425 ILCS 8/30(c)]  Recertification may be coordinated with recertification required by other states with the same standard.

d)         In addition to the certification, each manufacturer shall provide identification of the wholesale dealers and agents that are provided markings by the manufacturer and the number of copies of the markings provided by the manufacturer to each wholesale dealer and agent.  Notice of electronic transmission of the marking to a wholesale dealer or agent shall satisfy the requirement to identify the number of copies of the markings.  Each manufacturer shall also provide such additional information as may be required by OSFM, upon request of OSFM.