Section 32 of COTPA : Section 32: Act Not To Apply To Cigarettes Of Other Tobacco Products Which Are Exported

Explanation using Example

Imagine a tobacco company based in India, "Smooth Smoke Pvt. Ltd.," which manufactures cigarettes. They produce a special line of cigarettes that are intended solely for export to various countries in Europe. According to Section 32 of The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003, the Indian regulations regarding tobacco advertising and packaging do not apply to these cigarettes since they are not sold domestically but are exported.

However, one of the European countries where "Smooth Smoke Pvt. Ltd." exports its products has strict laws requiring health warnings and the display of nicotine and tar contents on the packaging. In this case, even though the cigarettes are for export, the company must comply with that country's regulations and include the necessary warnings and content indications on the packages. If they fail to do so, they cannot legally export their cigarettes to that country, as per the proviso in Section 32.