Retailers pass underage fireworks purchase test ahead of Bonfire Night

Summarised from Bracknell News's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:04 · Archive

Retailers refused to sell fireworks to underage volunteers in test purchases across Berkshire.

The Public Protection Partnership reports that retailers across Bracknell Forest, West Berkshire and Wokingham refused to sell fireworks to underage volunteers during test purchases. Trading Standards Officers visited 34 premises and conducted 17 underage test purchases over two weeks. Every business requested appropriate age verification and refused the sale.

Officers checked licences, storage arrangements, quantities held and whether products met safety standards. Most premises complied with conditions and showed good storage standards. However, some issues required immediate action, including fireworks stored in higher categories than licences allowed, fireworks stored in sales display cabinets, and opened packaging not securely resealed. A licensed explosives storage container was being used for fireworks assembly in one case. All identified issues were dealt with during inspections, with follow-up action to be taken where necessary.

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• Retailers refused to sell fireworks to an underage volunteerTested retailers refused to sell fireworks to an underage volunteer, according to the Public Protection Partnership.Bracknell News · 5 Nov, 16:02

In this story: Public Protection Partnership · Bracknell Forest · West Berkshire · Wokingham

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