Menu
01/10/2007
Age Limit On Tobacco Raised To 18
From today Monday October 1 the minimum age for buying tobacco will increase from 16 to 18.
The latest government move is a further attempt to cut smoking rates in the UK, and prevent young people buying tobacco.
Retailers in England and Wales will be obliged not to sell tobacco products to those under the age of 18. Failure to comply with this legislation will result in prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500.
This makes the conditions of tobacco sale similar to those enforced regarding alcohol.
Research conducted by YouGov found that 69% of adults believe it makes sense to raise the minimum age for the sale of tobacco to 18 in line with alcohol.
Smokefree compliance statistics show that 97.7% of premises inspected were compliant in terms of no-smoking, indicating that there has been a smooth transition to smokefree public places and workplaces in England.
An outdoor advertising campaign to explain the change in the law was launched on Monday 24th September as part of an awareness campaign over the past four months to ensure that both retailers and teenagers are fully aware.
(SP)
The latest government move is a further attempt to cut smoking rates in the UK, and prevent young people buying tobacco.
Retailers in England and Wales will be obliged not to sell tobacco products to those under the age of 18. Failure to comply with this legislation will result in prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500.
This makes the conditions of tobacco sale similar to those enforced regarding alcohol.
Research conducted by YouGov found that 69% of adults believe it makes sense to raise the minimum age for the sale of tobacco to 18 in line with alcohol.
Smokefree compliance statistics show that 97.7% of premises inspected were compliant in terms of no-smoking, indicating that there has been a smooth transition to smokefree public places and workplaces in England.
An outdoor advertising campaign to explain the change in the law was launched on Monday 24th September as part of an awareness campaign over the past four months to ensure that both retailers and teenagers are fully aware.
(SP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
16 April 2010
£225m Tobacco Price Fixing Fine
Two tobacco manufacturers and ten retailers have been fined a total of £225m by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for engaging in unlawful practices in relation to retail prices.
£225m Tobacco Price Fixing Fine
Two tobacco manufacturers and ten retailers have been fined a total of £225m by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for engaging in unlawful practices in relation to retail prices.
20 August 2009
Smoke-Free Tobacco 'Increases Heart Attack Risk'
People who use smokeless tobacco products have a slightly higher risk of having a fatal heart attack or stroke, according to research published this week on the British Medical Journal's website, bmj.com.
Smoke-Free Tobacco 'Increases Heart Attack Risk'
People who use smokeless tobacco products have a slightly higher risk of having a fatal heart attack or stroke, according to research published this week on the British Medical Journal's website, bmj.com.
21 April 2009
Progress In The Fight To Tackle Tobacco Smuggling
The Government has taken another step in the fight against tobacco smuggling as the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury has signed anti-smuggling agreements with two international tobacco manufacturers.
Progress In The Fight To Tackle Tobacco Smuggling
The Government has taken another step in the fight against tobacco smuggling as the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury has signed anti-smuggling agreements with two international tobacco manufacturers.
25 April 2008
Watchdog Inquiry Into Tobacco Price Fixing
A watchdog has alleged that a number of leading supermarkets have been involved in price-fixing of tobacco products. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has also named tobacco manufacturers Gallahers and Imperial Tobacco as allegedly colluding to fix the prices of its products and swap information about future products.
Watchdog Inquiry Into Tobacco Price Fixing
A watchdog has alleged that a number of leading supermarkets have been involved in price-fixing of tobacco products. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has also named tobacco manufacturers Gallahers and Imperial Tobacco as allegedly colluding to fix the prices of its products and swap information about future products.
28 January 2005
Increased cancer risk for smokers' children
A study has revealed a possible increased risk of lung cancer, for children exposed to passive smoking.
Increased cancer risk for smokers' children
A study has revealed a possible increased risk of lung cancer, for children exposed to passive smoking.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
