Iceland was the first country in the world to implement a point of sale display ban.
Display ban
Iceland was the first country in the world to implement a display ban in August 2001.
Tobacco products are typically kept in drawers or under the counter.
Other legislation
Most forms of advertising of tobacco products are prohibited in Iceland.
Cigarette packs carry text health warnings on both the front (30%) and back (40%) of packaging.
Smoking is prohibited in public places, workplaces, restaurants, and bars/clubs.
Retail sale of tobacco is subject to a special license.
Tobacco cannot be sold or delivered to individuals under the age of 18.
There have been no prosecutions for violations of the minimum age law since the introduction of the ban.