January is not just the start of a new calendar year—it is when businesses quietly reengineer how work actually happens. Budgets reset, operational reviews take place, and systems that were “good enough” during the prior year are finally evaluated with a critical lens. READ MORE >

The regulatory landscape for age-restricted commerce is accelerating at a pace not seen in more than a decade. Nearly every category that touches youth safety, health, or wellbeing—from cosmetics to cannabinoids to supplements—is undergoing scrutiny from state legislators, attorneys general, and federal agencies. At the same time, consumer privacy expectations and fraud threats are rising, placing new demands on digital retailers. READ MORE >

The Texas Hemp Business Council (THBC) has become one of the most active and influential voices shaping the state’s hemp industry. As debates continue in Austin about how to regulate hemp-derived products like CBD and Delta-8 THC, the THBC’s mission is clear: protect legitimate businesses, defend consumer access, and promote responsible regulation — not prohibition. READ MORE >

Subscription boxes have exploded in popularity over the past few years. From monthly wine deliveries to curated vape kits and adult wellness packages, these recurring shipments are redefining convenience and personalization in e-commerce. For age-restricted brands, there’s a growing compliance issue hiding in plain sight—age verification. READ MORE >

eCommerce is evolving fast, and in 2025 some of the biggest growth is happening in age restricted markets. Industries once considered niche or taboo are now booming thanks to changing laws, cultural shifts, and increasing demand for convenience. With this explosive growth comes a serious responsibility—ensuring age verification and legal compliance. READ MORE >

In an effort to curb the rising trend of minors using anti-aging skincare products, California Assemblymember Alex Lee has introduced Assembly Bill 728 (AB 728). This legislation seeks to ban the sale of certain anti-aging cosmetics to individuals under 18, citing concerns over potential health risks and the increasing pressure on young people to engage in adult beauty routines. READ MORE >

How can businesses protect their brand reputation while navigating the challenges of compliance and ethical standards in today’s digital marketplace? For industries dealing with age-restricted products—such as alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, and adult content—ensuring a robust age verification system is not just a regulatory requirement but a critical aspect of maintaining trust. AgeChecker.Net, addresses these challenges while enhancing brand trust and customer experience. READ MORE >

In today’s eCommerce world, building trust with customers is paramount, especially for businesses that sell age-restricted products like alcohol, vaping products, or online gaming services. While age verification is a legal requirement, when done with transparency, it can significantly enhance customer trust. In this blog post, we’ll explore how businesses can improve customer trust through transparent age verification policies, and how AgeChecker.net can help make the process seamless. READ MORE >

In a decisive move to safeguard public health, especially among young people, Governor Gavin Newsom announced new emergency regulations to restrict the sale and consumption of industrial hemp products in California. These regulations, proposed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), were officially approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) on September 23, 2024. READ MORE >

Age verification is a critical component for many industries, particularly those dealing with products and services that are legally restricted to minors. Ensuring that these age-restricted items do not end up in the hands of underage consumers is not only a legal obligation but also a moral one. In this blog, we'll explore the top industries that require age verification and why implementing a robust age verification system is crucial for your business. READ MORE >

In the ever-expanding world of e-commerce, the ability to verify the age of customers has become more important than ever. With the increase in online sales of age-restricted products like alcohol, tobacco, vape products, and adult content, businesses are legally and ethically obligated to ensure that these items do not fall into the hands of minors. Age verification is not just a regulatory requirement; it's a critical component of responsible business practices. READ MORE >

On Friday April 26th in Juneau, Alaska, House lawmakers made a significant stride in protecting children online by passing House Bill 254. Sponsored by Rep. Sarah Vance, R-Homer, the bill encompasses several crucial components aimed at safeguarding minors from online exploitation and abuse. READ MORE >

Age verification has recently garnered significant attention across various industries, driven by regulatory demands and evolving industry standards. From online platforms to social media giants, the need to verify users' ages has become paramount in ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding minors from accessing age-inappropriate content or products. READ MORE >

Stringent US laws and penalties reinforce the importance of implementing effective age verification measures to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure compliance with the law, making solutions like AgeChecker.net essential in safeguarding the integrity of the thriving online gaming sector READ MORE >

Some age-restricted products require a signature upon delivery—if the receiver is discovered to be underage and the purchase can’t be delivered, then the merchant is on the hook to refund the payment, as well as being out the delivery charge and the associated time involved in packing and shipping the order. READ MORE >

A mix of laws and stances present a gray area for online sellers of CBD products, even if they are under the .3% THC threshold that disqualifies them as marijuana by FDA standards. AgeChecker.Net offers features to address challenges faced by CBD websites. We go beyond enforcing your minimum age policies and offer tools like location blocking, digital signature collection, B2B and B2C integration options, and more. READ MORE >

The minimum age to purchase tobacco products is now universal across the U.S. at 21, but there are still many state and local laws that apply to the online sale of tobacco and vape products. AgeChecker.net offers a signature required setting to complement signature upon delivery. Collect an electronic signature during age verification at checkout with an easily-implemented feature designed to enhance your compliance records, streamline the order-to-fulfillment process, and prevent fraud. READ MORE >

Prevent underage access to your site by requiring age verification before new customer registration, a recommendation highlighted in the FDA's 2020 enforcement policy for ENDS. READ MORE >

Federal law now sets the legal age to purchase tobacco products at 21 across the entire U.S. The clashing laws of local jurisdictions are now overridden by the new age requirement. READ MORE >

The U.S. marijuana industry is being presented with new business opportunities and increasingly branching into the online space. Verify the age of your customers before you fulfill orders, block purchasing from unauthorized states, and complement signature upon delivery with an advanced age verification solution. READ MORE >

Tobacco and vape businesses are facing legal consequences for underage sales from national, state, and municipality governing bodies. Lawsuits, bans, shutdowns, and public opinion are hurting many businesses in the industry that have not enforced the proper minimum age by area. Our customizable features help solve these problems for ENDS product vendors. Up-to-date age settings are crucial to your age-restricted website's success. READ MORE >

Age-restricted e-commerce encompasses thousands of products subject to different federal and state regulations. Starting with vape products, we examine new and existing regulations for specific industries, how they apply to online sales, and how to comply with them. READ MORE >

Current U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and new proposals for the sale of e-cigarettes, including plans outlined in the Nov. 15th release by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. Regulations dictate how, where, and what kind of vape products are allowed to be offered for sale, and pertain to all ecommerce and retail businesses selling vape products, including convenience stores, gas stations, and other retail outlets that sell non-restricted products as well. READ MORE >

We are now offering a free age gate popup for all websites. Our new age gate presents a popup to ask the user if they are over 18 (or the minimum age you define). You can choose between a simple accept button or a date of birth input to ask the user for their date of birth. READ MORE >

We've introduced a new feature this week allowing customization of the age verification process on a per-site basis. A preset can now be chosen that will automatically update your site to use the recommended rules for a certain industry (e.g. vaping). READ MORE >