Kosovo

The law prohibits the sale of opened packages of cigarettes and cigarettes not in their original packaging. This effectively bans the sale of single cigarettes.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 16 in that the law prohibits the sale of single cigarettes. For greater clarity, the law should affirmatively prohibit the sale of single cigarettes as this increases the affordability of cigarettes to minors.

The sale of tobacco products through vending machines is prohibited everywhere except closed areas of hotel facilities. Additionally, the law prohibits tobacco product sales at any place where the consumer may serve himself/herself.

To align with FCTC Art. 13, the FTC Art. 13 Guidelines, and FCTC Art. 16, the law should prohibit vending machine sales in all places.

The law does not prohibit internet tobacco product sales. However, all tobacco advertising and promotion on the internet would be prohibited. Technically, such sales are permitted in the unlikely scenario that they do not involve any advertising and promotional elements.

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 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 all educational institutions.

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

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in all types of sport facilities.

The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in healthcare institutions.

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

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 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.