Undercover: high street shops illegally selling vapes and fillers to under 18s - Which?

This Which? undercover investigation, presented by Kat Cereda, exposes just how easy it is for underage consumers to access age restricted products and services on the high street - prompting the need for urgent reform to the UK’s consumer enforcement system. Which? sent teenagers, wearing hidden cameras, into shops on the high street to try to buy vapes and book lip filler appointments. It is illegal for companies to sell vapes or book in botox and lip filler appointments for under 18s. Despite being aged between 14 and 17, the undercover teenagers were easily able to buy vapes and book a lip filler appointment. Some shops did ask the teens whether they were 18, but did not ask for proof of ID after they verbally confirmed they were of age. Trading Standards services, based within local authorities, are the public body responsible for investigating underage sales, rogue traders, dangerous and counterfeit goods on a national and local level. But despite enforcing over 200 pieces of legislation, Trading Standards teams across the UK have been depleted in recent years - meaning that our high streets are not being effectively policed for breaches of consumer protection law. Which? is calling for urgent and serious reform to the consumer enforcement system to better protect shoppers, including on the high street. Subscribe to make sure you never miss out on our investigations, reviews and advice: http://bit.ly/JoinWhichOnYouTube Looking for the latest product reviews and advice? You're in the right place. Which? has been championing the cause for consumers since 1957, asking probing questions of businesses and manufacturers, and pursuing the answers that put you in the driving seat. Reviews You Can Trust Which? has more than 1.3m members and supporters, making us the largest independent consumer body in the UK. Our commitment to providing unbiased advice to consumers is at the heart of everything we do. So from choosing a TV, mobile phone, new car, or holiday, to managing your personal financial needs, we’re always on your side. Completely Independent The unique thing about Which? is that we are completely independent. This means we work entirely on behalf of you – so you can rest assured that you're getting the very best advice available. Which? works for you reviewing products and services, so that you make the best purchase decisions for your needs. While all our public-facing work takes place under the Which? brand, technically it's carried out by a number of different legal entities. See the About Us page for more detail https://www.which.co.uk/about-which/who-we-are For more expert advice visit: https://www.which.co.uk Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whichuk Join the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whichuk/