Retailer Pack - Tobacco
The Facts
Smoking is linked to 120,000 deaths each year in Britain.
It causes heart disease, lung cancer and many respiratory disorders such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
For young people the greatest risk is becoming addicted to the effects of nicotine.
450 children try their first cigarette every day in the UK.
About 80% of children who smoke just 1 cigarette a week will continue to smoke as adults.
In Hampshire about 22% of 15 year olds are regular smokers. 65% say it’s easy to buy cigarettes from shops.
Restrictions
The Children and Young Persons Act prohibits the sale of tobacco products (including cigarettes and cigarette papers) to people under the age of 16. As from 1st October 2007 the age rises to 18. Please change age on sign from 16 to 18.
Additional Requirements
You must display a clear A3 sign stating:
IT IS ILLEGAL TO SELL TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO
ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF16
Packs must not be split.
You must sell cigarettes in the original packaging.
Penalties
You are liable to a fine of up to £1,000 for failure to display a sign.
If you sell cigarettes to any person under the legal age you could face a fine of up to £2,500.