US requires people under 30 to have identification when buying cigarettes

Under the new regulations, retailers must check the identification of people under 30 years old when purchasing tobacco products, instead of under 27 years old as before.

The headquarters of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak, Maryland, US. Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

The FDA also banned the sale of tobacco through vending machines in places where people under 21 are allowed to enter, down from the previous age limit of 18.

The change is part of a US effort to prevent smoking-related deaths and curb e-cigarette use among teens.

Additionally, according to the American Lung Association, the new regulation could help reduce the negative health effects of nicotine on children, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and other chronic diseases.

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that tobacco companies are targeting young people through social media, sports and music festivals. According to statistics, smoking kills more than 480,000 people each year in the US.

Hong Hanh (according to Reuters)

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