According to a recent survey, 4 out of 5 vape users in Northern Ireland have never been asked to verify their age compared to 45 percent of UK users.
Despite this, the survey showed retailers would support checks coming into force where the minimum age to purchase a vape in Northern Ireland or the UK is 18 years old.
Campaigners say vapes are just as threatening to our nation’s health as other age-restricted items, like cigarettes and alcohol, but currently have a hold over our youth who have access to vapes. The tools for age verification are more accessible to sources too for convenience stores.
The topic of age-restricted sales, which made it into the King’s Speech, also tackles shoplifting. Identification has been an essential aspect in delivering, according to media.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, driven by Rishi Sunak to stop under-15-year-olds being legally sold tobacco products.
Knowledge has evolved around vaping culture; suppliers like Vape Supplier Limited (VSL) have distributed ITL’s MyCheckr scanners to convenience stores.