Smartphone Ban for U16s: Is there an Alternative Solution?

Smartphones have become indispensable tools in our everyday lives. We use them for everything from connecting with friends, family and colleagues to watching videos and from playing games to [...]

How Can Online Stores Prevent Underage Alcohol Sales?

The shift to online shopping has made it easier than ever to purchase alcoholic drinks. Now, consumers can choose from a massive range of different products and have their purchases delivered [...]

Vapes on TikTok: How to Safeguard Young Users

Vaping is an increasingly popular alternative to smoking, and health professionals are all but unified in the belief that vapes pose far fewer health risks than tobacco. Vaping is actively [...]

Advertising Age-Restricted Products on Social Media

Today’s social media platforms have transformed the way in which we consume media and communicate with one another. They have also revolutionised the world of advertising, with many companies now [...]

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: What Will It Mean for Retailers?

The recent UK general election saw the Conservatives ousted after 14 years in power, with Labour enjoying sweeping victories across the country. The new government has promised a raft of changes, [...]

Are Age-Restricted Beauty Products on the Horizon?

When we think of age-restricted products, it’s often obvious examples such as alcohol and tobacco that come to mind. While these are certainly the most well-known, age restrictions exist for a [...]

Norwegian Government Looks to Tighten Social Media Age Restrictions

Social media has revolutionised the way we interact with each other and is now a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives. However, there are downsides to modern social platforms, and there is [...]

Euro 2024 drives spike in gambling ID requests

Euro 2024 is in full swing, with media outlets and gambling companies around the world fully focused on Germany as the tournament unfolds. As expected, the tournament has seen a surge in gambling [...]

AgeChecked Launches Identity Verification and Risk Monitoring Solutions Brand, GlobalCheck

Age verification solution provider AgeChecked has launched GlobalCheck, a comprehensive risk monitoring solutions brand that will target organisations with an international client base. Founded [...]

Why TikTok has become a magnet for unscrupulous vape retailers

It’s getting harder out there for unscrupulous vape retailers to sell fake vapes to underage customers. Trading Standards in the UK have been busy lately – recent operations in London and [...]