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JuSchG

Abbreviation for Jugendschutzgesetz

In short and in plain language

The JuSchG is the German Youth Protection Act.

Among other things, it covers how alcohol and tobacco are given to children and young people.

For online shops that sell such goods, it can play a role. This applies to age checks and shipping.

Definition
The JuSchG is the German Youth Protection Act. Among other things, it governs the supply of alcohol and tobacco products to children and young people. For online shops selling such goods it can play a role in age checks and shipping.