Know your supplier's compliance

Before you stock a product, ask your supplier how they handle age verification. Do they verify age at the point of sale? Do they include age warnings on packaging? In the US, the FDA requires specific health warnings on tobacco products, including vapes. If your supplier can't show you proof of compliance, that's a red flag.

Check packaging for required warnings

Look for the Surgeon General's warning on nicotine products. For CBD vapes, the rules can be different, but if the product contains nicotine, the warning is non-negotiable. Also, check for child-resistant packaging if required by state law.

Keep records

You should keep records of every age verification you perform. This isn't just good practice; it's often required by law. If there's ever a dispute, your records are your proof.

State laws vary

Federal law sets the floor, but states can raise the bar. For example, Ohio and Pennsylvania have their own rules, and you must follow the stricter of the two. Check the laws in every state where you sell.