Why Age Verification Matters for Online Tobacco Sales in Australia
Age verification can feel like an additional step when placing an online order, but it serves an important legal and protective purpose.
In Australia, tobacco products cannot legally be sold or supplied to anyone under 18. Online retailers must take appropriate steps to restrict minors from accessing tobacco advertisements and purchasing facilities.
How Online Age Checks Work
Before displaying tobacco advertisements, an online retail website must use a system that limits access to adults.
Depending on the retailer’s system, customers might be required to:
- Confirm they are at least 18
- Enter their date of birth
- Provide acceptable proof of age
- Complete an identity-verification process
The initial website age declaration does not necessarily replace additional verification. A retailer may request identification when it needs to confirm that a customer is legally eligible to place an order.
Age Verification at Ozcig
Ozcig is intended exclusively for customers aged 18 and over.
First-time customers may be asked to provide acceptable proof of age before payment instructions are issued or an order is processed. Once the required verification has been completed, customers might not need to repeat the same process for every order unless further verification is reasonably required.
An order cannot be processed when the customer’s age cannot be confirmed.
Why These Requirements Matter
Effective age verification helps:
- Prevent unlawful sales to minors
- Support responsible online retailing
- Protect customers and businesses
- Meet Australian tobacco retailing requirements
Adults should always provide accurate information and should never purchase tobacco products on behalf of someone under 18.