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UK
Age verification for online vape shops in the UK: what the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 means for you
From 29 October 2026 selling vapes or nicotine pouches to under-18s is an offence UK-wide, online included. What online vape shops must do now.
Shopify
Shopify age verification: popup vs. ID check — which one keeps you compliant in 2026?
Shopify has no built-in age verification. Compare popups, date-of-birth fields, database checks and ID checks, and see what UK, US and German law expect.
Compliance
Fines for selling age-restricted products online: UK, US and Germany compared (2026)
What an underage sale costs an online shop in 2026: UK knife and vape penalties, US PACT Act fines, German JuSchG fines and warning letters, with sources.
EU
EU age verification in 2026: what the Commission's recommendation and the EU age verification app mean for online shops
No new EU-wide age check duty for shops: what the 29 April 2026 recommendation, the EU age verification app, the EUDI Wallet and DSA Article 28 require.
UK
Does the Online Safety Act require age verification for your online shop?
The Online Safety Act 2023 covers platforms, search engines and porn sites, not ordinary shops. Where age-check duties for vapes, alcohol and knives sit.
WooCommerce
How to Set Up WooCommerce Age Verification
Set up age verification for age-restricted WooCommerce products. OneGuard holds affected orders and updates them automatically after approval.
Insights
Introducing the OneGuard Platform API: AI verification with human oversight
Launch faster, convert more: verify customers with AI-first checks, optional manual review, and an API built for e-commerce and hospitality flows.
Compliance
Selling knives and sharp tools online – compliant and conversion-friendly in the UK & US
UK Offensive Weapons Act 2019 and Crime and Policing Act 2026 duties, US state rules, two-stage age checks, adult-signature shipping and product pages.
Compliance
The Importance of Age Verification for Regulated Products on Shopify
Discover why robust age verification is essential for Shopify merchants selling regulated products, and how OneGuard's AI-powered solution streamlines compliance and protects your business.
Insights
Overview: Identity Verification in E-Commerce
A guide to identity and age verification for online retailers plus best practices for secure checkout experiences.
