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Trading Standards - Education


Service Description: The service is committed to providing customer education to all Island residents. We do this by: - talks to Island organisations - displays - visiting schools - articles in the local newspapers and on radio - producing information leaflets Confidence and awareness allows consumers to make informed choices when buying goods and services.

Also known as:- Consumer Awareness

Your FAQ

Question: How old do you have to be to legally buy age-restricted products?

Answer: Tobacco products and cigarette papers - 16+
Alcohol - 18+ (16+ for chocolate liqueurs)
Spray paints - 16+
Knives - 16+
Fireworks - 18+

For further information there is a leaflet that can be downloaded from the Trading Standards web site via the related link. This leaflet gives detailed information on a wide range of age restricted products such as film DVDs and Videos.

If you would like a copy of the leaflet sent to you, please contact us on 01983 823396 - Related Link


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