17.—(1) An importer of cigarettes into Singapore shall in respect of each cigarette that he imports into Singapore, and a manufacturer of cigarettes in Singapore shall in respect of each cigarette that he manufactures in Singapore, ensure that each cigarette is marked in the manner set out in paragraph (2) before the cigarette is released from customs control for sale or consumption in Singapore.
(2) A cigarette referred to in paragraph (1) must —
(a)
be marked with the letters “SDPC”, and with a series of vertical bars, in accordance with the specifications set out in the Second Schedule; or
(b)
have such other designation, symbol or marking embossed, printed or marked on the cigarette or on the cigarette pack, or both, as the Director-General may approve.
(3) In this regulation, “customs control” has the same meaning as in section 3(2) of the Act.