Norway

The law does not specifically prohibit the sale of single cigarette sticks; however, the law establishes a minimum package size of 20 cigarettes and states that these cannot be divided into smaller packages. Further, the law establishes that single cigars can be sold individually with warning labels on the package. There is no similar provision for cigarettes. Taken together, these provisions are interpreted as prohibiting 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 permits vending machines that allow a customer to purchase tobacco products using a prepaid vending machine card. Other types of vending machines are prohibited. The purchase of a prepaid vending machine card would allow the card seller to verify that the purchaser is 18 years of age or older (although the law does not explicitly state this). In addition, Regulations No. 1446 establishes that vending machines containing tobacco products, tobacco substitutes, and tobacco-related accessories must be located so as to remain under constant supervision of employees at the point of sale.

The law meets FCTC Art. 16 (sales to and by minors) in that it restricts vending machine sales so that they are not accessible to minors. However, to align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should prohibit all vending machine sales of tobacco products as such sales are an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion.

The law specifically restricts the remote sale of tobacco products to those registered with the Directorate of Health. Further, the law bans the remote sale of tobacco products to consumers located in European Economic Area countries that have bans on remote sales. However, these provisions are not yet in effect, with the effective date to be determined by the King. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Allowed” is given.

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 explicitly prohibit the sale of smokeless tobacco products; therefore, the law is interpreted as permitting the sale of smokeless tobacco products.

However, there is a ban on exporting snus to countries that are members of the European Economic Area and that have banned the sale of snus. This ban does not apply to snus brought with travelers for their personal use or as a gift for others' personal use. The law defines the term "snus" as a tobacco product intended for oral use, made entirely or partly of tobacco, except tobacco products intended for smoking or chewing.

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

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 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.

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

The law requires unit packets of roll-your-own (or hand-rolling) tobacco to contain a minimum of 30 grams of tobacco.

The law requires retail traders in tobacco products to register in order 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.