County Councillor Michael Green, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “Once again this case sends out a clear message that we won’t tolerate anyone selling vaping products to children under the age of 18.
"In many instances, we work with businesses to ensure they comply with the law and act responsibly. However, where necessary, we will not hesitate to prosecute, especially where previous advice is ignored. "The health of our young people in Lancashire is very important to us. Test purchase operations like this are a key part of our plans to protect young people's future health and reduce the burden of smoking on our communities."
It is a criminal offence to sell nicotine inhaling products to anyone under 18. Nicotine inhaling products include e-cigarettes, cartridges and e-liquids. Angela Lomax, trading standards manager, commented:"Lancashire trading standards will continue to undertake test purchasing operations relating to the whole range of products and services that are subject to age restrictions.Anyone wishing to report a shop for selling vapes, e-cigarettes, cigarettes or tobacco to young people under the Age of 18 should ring the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133.
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