Before you answer the question, here is some help
He looks young, so play safe – if any customer appears to be under age for the product always ask for ID.
Under the Public Health Bill 2023, it is a criminal offence to sell vaping products to individuals under the age of 18.
Make sure that you are ready to comply, or you could face fines of up to €4,000 or up to six months in prison.
He hasn’t got any ID, but says they are for his older brother.
If you doubt a customer’s age you should always ask for ID.
All acceptable forms of ID must have a photo and date of birth.
These are ok:
- Driving licence – ONLY if it’s a photocard – check the date of birth.
- Passport – but check the photo and the date of birth.
- The Garda Age Card – but check the photo and date of birth.
What are age restricted products?
- Loose tobacco/roll your own tobacco
- Pipe tobacco
- Cigarettes
- Cigars
- Cigarette papers
- Filters
- E-cigarette / vaping products
- Alcohol
- National Lottery tickets
- National Lottery scratch cards
Should retailers sell nicotine pouches to customers under the age of 18?
No. Show Me I.D – Be Age OK strongly recommends that retailers do not sell these products to individuals under 18, while following standard practice in asking for ID and recording refusals on the register.