Ecuador

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of single cigarette sticks; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of single cigarette sticks.

To align with FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit the sale of single cigarettes as this increases the affordability of cigarettes to minors.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products through vending machines.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16 (sales to minors) with respect to vending machines.

The law does not specifically prohibit or restrict the sale of tobacco products through the internet; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting internet tobacco product sales.

To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should prohibit internet tobacco product sales as internet sales are an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion.

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 products in childcare centers along with public and private educational facilities at all levels.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in public and private recreational spaces for children and teenagers. Therefore, the provision is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of tobacco products on playgrounds.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in any institution or setting designed for the practice of sports. Therefore, the provision is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of tobacco products on stadiums/arenas.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in both public and private healthcare facilities.

The law bans the sale of tobacco products in government institutions and where artistic and cultural performances take place. This is interpreted as banning the sale of tobacco products in cultural facilities.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in all public institutions and government buildings.

The law prohibits the manufacture of cigarettes in packages that contain fewer than 10 cigarettes.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes. To more fully align, the law should require a minimum of 20 cigarette sticks per packet.

The law prohibits the manufacture of tobacco products other than cigarettes in packages with fewer than 10 grams. Therefore, the law prohibits the manufacture of smokeless tobacco products with fewer than 10 grams.

The law prohibits the manufacture of tobacco products other than cigarettes in packages with fewer than 10 grams.

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.