Trinidad and Tobago

The law explicitly permits the sale of single cigarette sticks, provided that they are individually labeled as required.

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 prohibits 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.

The law does not prohibit 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 schools/educational facilities.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in sports, athletic and recreational facilities. Because it is uncertain whether playgrounds would be considered "sports, athletic or recreational facilities," the regulatory status code "Uncertain" is given.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in sports, athletic, and recreational facilities; this is interpreted to include stadiums/arenas.

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 government buildings.

The law does not require a minimum number of cigarette sticks per unit package, and in fact explicitly authorizes the sale of individual cigarettes provided they are individually labeled as required.

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 prohibits the sale of smokeless tobacco in unit packages weighing less than 20 grams.

Although the law requires a license for manufacture, import, export, and wholesale distribution of tobacco products, the law does not require a specific retail license for the retail sale of tobacco products.

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