FDA Implements Stricter ID Checks for Tobacco Purchases
New rule requires age verification for buyers under 30 and bans vending machine sales in youth-accessible areas.
- Effective September 30, retailers must verify the age of anyone under 30 purchasing tobacco products.
- The rule aims to reduce youth access to tobacco and e-cigarettes, aligning with the Tobacco 21 legislation.
- Vending machine sales of tobacco are prohibited in locations where individuals under 21 are allowed.
- The FDA emphasizes the importance of keeping tobacco products away from youth to prevent addiction.
- Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death, with over 480,000 annual deaths in the U.S.
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