Some online vape sellers don't comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds
November 26, 2024 by aol.com
Some online vape sellers don't comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds
A study by UC San Diego found that many online vape sellers do not comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors. Out of 156 transactions tested, 73% were processed and 67% were delivered, violating laws on age verification and flavor restrictions. The study highlighted challenges in enforcing regulations on online vape sales, urging more oversight to protect youth from accessing vaping products easily. The findings suggest a need for stricter enforcement and monitoring of online retailers to prevent underage sales. The study also underlined the significant growth of online e-cigarette sales, emphasizing the necessity for improved regulation in this sector.
18.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 48.7 million current smokers in United States 21.60% of men are current smokers but only 15.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
