Mystery shopping of tobacco, nicotine and alcohol products in 20 European countries: A cross-sectional study in the JAPreventNCD project

This study examines the availability and accessibility of tobacco, nicotine and alcohol products to young people as part of the JAPreventNCD project. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to respondents in 20 countries, focusing on mystery shopping practices and compliance with age restrictions for the sale of tobacco, nicotine and alcohol products. The findings provide an overview of sales practices and the implementation of age restrictions in the countries included in the study.