Trading Standards launch firework test purchase scheme in South Lanarkshire

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A firework test purchase scheme has been launched by Trading Standards across South Lanarkshire for the next two weeks.The team will be carrying out undercover test purchases in nearly 50 premises that are now registered to sell fireworks in the area around November 5.The aim is to ensure that each upholds the law by refusing to sell fireworks to under-18s.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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By undertaking a programme of regular visits, we can be sure that each registered premises is fully up to date with the law on how to store these dangerous substances, and who they can and cannot sell them to.“Ultimately, our advice to them remains – if there is any doubt about the age of a potential customer, refuse the sale.

There is no room for error. The potential for anti-social behaviour, and indeed, serious injury, is huge when dangerous explosives fall into the wrong hands.