VAPE &
SMOKE SHOPS
Tobacco and vaping regulations are tightening. The federal minimum age is 21, and enforcement agencies are running stings. Kred gives your staff an instant, reliable answer — and creates the compliance records that protect you.
The Challenges You Face
Every industry has unique pressures. Here's what vape & smoke shops deal with — and how Kred addresses each one.
Federal T21 Enforcement
The federal Tobacco 21 law raised the minimum age to 21 nationwide. FDA enforcement actions are increasing. Electronic ID verification is your strongest defense.
High Fine Exposure
FDA fines for selling tobacco products to minors start at $345 for a first offense and escalate to $19,192 for repeat violations. State penalties are additional.
Young-Looking Customers
The 18-to-24 demographic is your core market — and the hardest to age-verify visually. Kred eliminates guesswork.
Multiple Product Categories
Cigarettes, cigars, vape products, rolling papers — if it's age-restricted, it needs to be verified. One scanner covers everything.
How Kred Helps
Every Kred device includes these features at no additional cost. No subscriptions, no per-scan fees.
Under 1 Second
Doesn't slow down a quick sale. Faster than reading the DOB manually.
60+ Validation Checks
Flags suspicious IDs automatically — no expertise required from your cashier.
FDA-Ready Records
Timestamped scan logs document every verification for compliance.
Underage Alerts
Clear, unmistakable alerts when a customer is under 21.
No Subscription
One-time purchase. No monthly fees. No per-scan charges.
All ID Types
US, Canadian, passports, European IDs — handles every customer.
60+
Validation Checks
<1 sec
Scan Time
$0
Monthly Fees
100%
Offline Capable
Common Questions
Does Kred help with FDA compliance?
Kred creates a timestamped, electronic record of every age verification. This documentation is exactly what FDA inspectors look for during compliance checks. It demonstrates you have a systematic process for verifying age.
What happens during an FDA sting?
If your staff scans the ID and Kred shows the customer is underage, they refuse the sale. The scan is logged with a timestamp. If an inspector asks about your verification process, you have documented proof.
Is it worth the cost for a small shop?
A single FDA tobacco violation starts at $345 and can reach $19,192. Kred starts at $599 with no ongoing costs. The math is straightforward.
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