Enforcement Gaps
A recent study found over two-thirds of attempts to purchase flavored nicotine vaping products online were successful, highlighting significant gaps in the enforcement of age verification and shipping restrictions.
Despite federal and state laws aiming to prevent minors from accessing vaping products, 80% of successful deliveries were made by the , contradicting legal prohibitions.
Need for Stricter Oversight
The study, conducted by researchers from , , and , emphasizes the lack of a systematic approach to monitor online tobacco sales, unlike the established surveillance for physical stores.
Health experts and researchers advocate for enhanced oversight and enforcement of online tobacco retailers to prevent youth access, urging jurisdictions to reconsider the permissibility of online tobacco sales.