Burkina Faso

Law No. 040-2010, Art. 25, states: "The sale of cigarettes other than in packs containing at least twenty cigarettes is forbidden." This is interpreted as banning the sale of single cigarette sticks.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 in that the law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes.

The law specifically forbids the sale of tobacco products by automatic vending machines or by any other means that allows direct access to tobacco products.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16 in this respect.

Article 24 of the law specifically prohibits the sale of tobacco products "over the internet or by any other means that does not allow for verification of the age of the buyer."

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to prohibiting internet tobacco product sales.

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of smokeless tobacco products; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of smokeless tobacco products.

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of waterpipe tobacco; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of waterpipe tobacco.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco and tobacco products within or in the vicinity of (400 meter radius from the school limits) school spaces.

The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds.

The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas.

The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products in healthcare facilities; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in healthcare facilities.

The law does not prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities.

The sale of cigarettes other than in packs containing at least twenty cigarettes is forbidden.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes.

The law does not require a minimum weight per unit package of smokeless tobacco.

The law does not require a specific retail license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.

To align with FCTC Art. 15, the law should require retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.