Last updated: December 9, 2022
Sales Restrictions
Sale of single cigarettes/sticks
The law prohibits the sale of single cigarette sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 in that the law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes.
Sale of tobacco products via vending machines
The law prohibits vending machine sales of tobacco products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13, the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16 with respect to vending machine sales.
Sale of tobacco products via the internet
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products without the direct participation of a salesperson, by means of automatic vending machines, or other electronic or mechanical devices. This is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of tobacco products through the internet.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales of tobacco products.
Sale of smokeless tobacco products
The law prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, and distribution of non-smoking tobacco products.
Sale of waterpipe 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.
Location-based Sales Restrictions
Schools/educational facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in buildings and on the premises of educational facilities.
Playgrounds
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products on the premises of physical exercise/health improvement, sports, and athletic facilities. Because it is uncertain whether playgrounds would be considered physical exercise/health improvement, sports, or athletic facilities, the regulatory status code, “Uncertain,” is given.
Stadiums/arenas
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products on the premises of physical exercise/health improvement, sports and athletic facilities and stadiums
Healthcare facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in buildings and on the premises of healthcare facilities.
Cultural 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.
Stores that sell children’s goods
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products on the premises of stores that sell goods for children.
Public transport facilities
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products on the grounds and within the premises of railway stations, bus terminals, airports, seaports, river ports, and metro subway stations designated for providing services related to the transportation of passengers. However, this restriction does not apply to duty-free sales. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.
Buildings intended for the provision of residential and hospitality services, temporary placement and/or ensuring temporary residential services and domestic services
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in buildings intended for the provision of residential and hospitality services, temporary placement and/or ensuring temporary residential services and domestic services.
Retail Package Size Restrictions
Minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package
The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes in packages of fewer than 20 sticks.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 with respect to the sale of small packets of cigarettes.
Minimum weight of smokeless tobacco per unit package
The law prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, and distribution of non-smoking tobacco products. Therefore, there is no minimum weight for smokeless tobacco products.
Retail Licensing Requirements
Specific retail license or equivalent approval required to sell tobacco products
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.
