Products you can't sell to minorsIt's illegal to sell the following products to people below the stated age. Show
Precautions you must takeYou must take all reasonable precautions to make sure that neither you nor your staff sell these age restricted goods to an underage person. If in doubt, and the person cannot provide proof of their age, refuse to sell the goods to them. If you suspect an adult is buying the goods on behalf of someone underage, consider whether it's appropriate to sell them the goods. Trading Standards carry our regular test purchase exercises and a failure may result in a criminal prosecution. Remember: You don't have to sell to a customer if you don't want to. Read more advice to help you understand the law Image caption, Asda
in Goldthorpe has signed up to the scheme Shops in South Yorkshire are being asked not to sell matches or lighters to people under 18 in the run-up to Halloween and Bonfire Night. The police and fire service are running the Strike It Out campaign in an effort to reduce arson-related fires. Steve Fletcher, from the fire service, said reducing access to matches and lighters for a few weeks would limit anti-social behaviour. Asda in Goldthorpe has signed up to the voluntary scheme. There is no age restriction on the sale of matches or lighters, however there is an over 18 restriction on the sale of lighter fuel or any lighter refill. Mr Fletcher, station manager at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "It's illegal for under 18s to buy cigarettes and it's illegal for under 18s to buy fireworks so in relation to matches and lighters we're simply hoping by reducing access to we'll be able to have a positive impact on reducing any anti-social behaviour in the community." Related Internet LinksThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. How old do you have to be to buy lighters and matches UK?Customers must be aged 18 or over to purchase the following:
Tobacco and related products (including cigarette papers, filters, lighter fluid and matches etc.) E-cigarettes.
Can under 18 buy matches UK?You must not sell fireworks, including sparklers, to a person under 18. It's an offence to sell party poppers, toy caps, serpents, throw downs, novelty matches and cracker snaps to a person under 16.
What is the age restriction on lighters and matches?Table of Age-restricted products. Can a 12 year old buy a lighter UK?Products which are age restricted
You need to be 18 or over to buy: tobacco and tobacco products. alcohol. cigarette lighter refills.
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