"Undercover research by Which? found that teenagers aged 14 to 17 were able to purchase nicotine vapes without being asked for ID in several shops. In one instance, a 17-year-old girl booked a lip filler appointment and received a consultation without providing any identification. This raises serious concerns about the enforcement of age restrictions on products that are illegal to sell to minors."
"The investigation involved sending underage shoppers into high street stores with hidden cameras, revealing that five out of eight shops sold nicotine vapes to minors. Some stores did not ask for ID at all, while others proceeded with the sale despite being informed that the shoppers did not have ID. This highlights a significant gap in compliance with current laws."
An investigation revealed that teenagers aged 14 to 17 can purchase age-restricted products, including nicotine vapes and cosmetic surgery, without being asked for ID. Undercover research showed that minors visited eight shops on a busy London high street, with five selling nicotine vapes to them. Some stores did not request ID, while others sold products even when minors claimed they did not have ID. Current laws prohibit selling nicotine vapes to children, carrying a fine of 2,500 for violations.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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