Can You Smoke at 16 in the UK? Age Restrictions for Smoking and Tattoos in the UK

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Smoking Regulations

  • In the UK, you must be over 18 to buy cigarettes.
  • If you’re under 16, the police can confiscate your cigarettes.
  • It’s illegal for shops to sell cigarettes to underage people.
  • The minimum age to smoke in public places is 16.
  • Authorities can seize tobacco from anyone under 16.

Tattoo Regulations

  • You must be 18 to get a tattoo.
  • It’s illegal for tattoo artists to tattoo anyone under 18.
  • Artists must ask for ID and keep a copy to prove they checked.

Vaping

  • Can I buy a vape at 16 in the UK? No, you must be 18 to buy vaping products in the UK.

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