There’s a new report from Imperial College that confirms what every teenager knows: young people are increasingly exposed to vapes in shops. In theory, buying vapes should be like buying drink: if you look young, then you need ID. Simple, no?
But behind every contraband ban, there are teenagers finding a way around it. Dealing with small shops is one thing, but if you buy online, you can find independent sellers who specify on their sites that they do not require ID. Many offer discreet packaging — that is, no indication on the package of its contents. This way vapes can be delivered to your child under your nose. It’s only if the seller pays for the Royal Mail tracking service and age verifier that you’ll be asked for proof of age.
