Smokers under 30 need photo IDs to buy tobacco products: US FDA

WASHINGTON, D.C.: With the health regulator raising the age verification limit by three years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stated people under 30 must produce photo identification to buy tobacco products.

The FDA also said retailers cannot sell tobacco products via vending machines where individuals under 21 are present or permitted to enter from 18 years previously.

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