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18 plus — ask, check, prevent

In our hands,
not in theirs:
Ask. Check. Prevent.

No tobacco or nicotine products for minors.

The initiative

PMI created this programme to help you keep tobacco and nicotine products out of the hands of minors.

It provides practical tools, guidance and training for responsible age checks.

At the counter, the right decision is in our hands.

What to do
at the counter

Three simple actions can help keep tobacco and nicotine products away from minors.

When age is unclear

We ask the customer for ID.


A hand holding up an ID card marked 18 plus

When ID is provided

We check the date of birth carefully.


An open palm holding an 18 plus badge

When the customer
is under 18

We do not complete the sale.

What’s next?

Choose a button on the interactive paper.

Ask. Check.
Prevent.