Youth protection
for snack and vending machinesJugendschutz bei snack and vending machines
Welcome to our information page on the Youth Protection Act (JuSchG). Here you will find a clear summary of the legal regulations that are particularly relevant to the operation of snack and vending machines. We explain which products may be sold via vending machines, which specific youth protection requirements apply, and which exceptions are possible. Use our links to go directly to the individual legal texts and ensure that you are always acting in compliance with the law.
Definitions
§ 1 JuSchG – Definitions of “child,” “adolescent,” legal guardians, and persons responsible for the upbringing of children
Announcement of regulations
§ 3 JuSchG – Regulations on the obligation to display and publicize youth protection provisions
Places harmful to minors
§ 8 JuSchG – Definition and regulation of places that pose a danger to children and young people
Alcoholic beverages
§ 9 JuSchG – Regulations on sales via vending machines – in particular on exceptions regarding location and technical control
Smoking in public places, tobacco products
§ 10 JuSchG – Rules on tobacco and nicotine products in vending machines and exceptions
Administrative offenses
§ 28 JuSchG – Fines for violations of the regulations governing vending machines