Scotland bans sale of nicotine and herbal smoking products to under-18s
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Scotland bans sale of nicotine and herbal smoking products to under-18s

1 hour ago · Originally published 29 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Scottish Government bans sale of nicotine products to under-18s
New legislation in Scotland now prohibits the sale of nicotine pouches, strips, and herbal smoking products to anyone under 18. By also requiring retailers to register their businesses and removing these items from vending machines, the government aims to reduce youth nicotine addiction and improve long-term public health outcomes.
Source: Glasgow Live Scotland
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