Scotland introduces rules that ban the sale of nicotine and herbal smoking products to under-18s. The measures are described as forming part of a broader Tobacco and Vapes Act, with reporting indicating the change is already in effect under the new framework.
Outlets agree the restriction covers more than just traditional nicotine items, extending to newer product types such as nicotine pouches, strips and “pearls,” as well as herbal smoking products. Coverage frames the policy as a targeted age restriction aimed at limiting access to nicotine-related products for minors.
While the core details largely match across reports, outlets vary in how specifically they describe the product categories and in whether they add administrative information about retailer compliance timelines. One outlet also explicitly mentions registration requirements for retailers ahead of a stated deadline, while others focus more on the headline ban.
