We noted this article this week and perhaps a fairer way of reporting these facts were to have observed that out of 699 Test purchases carried out in the past 18 months, 85% of them refused service to the minor volunteer.
It would also be very useful and instructive to dig deeper into the description “retailer”, as CSNA are aware that of the scores of illicit and improperly labelled vaping products that EHS/HSE seized last year, NOT A SINGLE ONE were found in retailers in the forecourt, convenience or newsagents sector.
While it’s possible that some of the hundred outlets that were caught offending the new law belonged to our sector, we would suggest that the majority were from the various pop up rogue sector that has infested our towns of late and have no regards for compliance.
More Than 100 Retailers Found Non-Compliant With Laws On Sale Of Vapes To Children
