Niger

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 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.

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 prohibits the "importation, distribution and sale of shisha or hookah and accessories." Therefore, the sale of waterpipe tobacco is banned.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in schools/educational facilities.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in athletic facilities. Because it is uncertain whether playgrounds would be considered athletic facilities, the regulatory status code, “Uncertain,” is given.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in athletic facilities.

The law prohibits 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 law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in public, semi-public and private offices.

The law requires that the distance between two points of sale be at least equal to 500 meters if tobacco is the main product sold. Since the law does not require 500 meters between all places where tobacco is sold, the regulatory status code "Some Restrictions" is given, rather than "Banned."

The law prohibits tobacco shops in any workplace or public place or location accommodating the public. The law provides specific examples of public places, including but not limited to stores, restaurants, bars, hotels, cinemas, night clubs, but fails to define workplaces.

The law does not require a minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package.

To align with FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit the sale of small packets of cigarettes which increase the affordability to minors.

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

The law requires retail traders in tobacco products to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 15 in that the law requires retailers to obtain a license or equivalent approval to sell tobacco products.