Uruguay

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.

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

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 the sale of tobacco products by the internet. However, the law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to minors under the age of 18 and requires the posting of notices stating this prohibition in places that sell tobacco products. The provision is being implemented in a way that bans internet sales because it is difficult to verify age via the internet. As a result, the regulatory status code "Banned" is given.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to internet sales. However, for greater clarity, the law should clearly state that internet sales of tobacco products are prohibited.

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 schools/educational facilities.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in places where the public is primarily young people and teenagers, which is interpreted to include playgrounds.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in stadiums/arenas and other establishments where sports are practiced.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in healthcare facilities, including pharmacies.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in places where the public is primarily young people and teenagers, such as musical performances. This is interpreted to cover some cultural facilities. As a result, the regulatory status code "Some Restrictions" is given.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in places where the public is primarily young people and teenagers. While some of these places are covered in the categories above, the law also specifically mentions cybercafés and amusement parks.

The law prohibits the sale of cigarettes in packages of fewer than 10 sticks.

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

The law does not require a specific retail license to sell tobacco products.

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