Advice to businesses

Always source products from legitimate supplies and request written confirmation of orders for traceability.  If a business is unsure whether a particular product can be legally sold, there is a register on the MHRA’s website which can be used to verify - ECIG Search Page | MHRA

With regard to age restriction, traders must undertake identity checks where there is any doubt as to whether the customer is 18 or not.  If a sale is refused then this should be noted in a refusal log.  Other tools which can assist retailers are till prompts and having a Challenge 21 or 25 policy.  

If a retailer requires further advice then they can contact Trading Standards via tradingstandards@carmarthenshire.gov.uk and also refer to Tobacco and vapes | Business Companion

Similar to the trader advice, users of these products should be aware of the potential illegal products that may be placed on the market (albeit possibly unknowingly by the seller). One reason for using these products is to assist in the cessation of smoking cigarettes therefore the level of nicotine would be an important factor, especially if higher than permitted.