Trading Standards are set to clamp down on shops in the borough that do not safely store and sell fireworks in the run-up to Bonfire night (Sunday, November 5).
The warning was issued by Cllr Gordon Wheeler, Vice-Chair of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Community and Place Committee, who said that shops need to ensure they meet regulations.
He said: “We will be carrying out inspections of smaller independent shops along with premises where there have been issues identified on previous inspections.
“All shops selling fireworks are required to meet the Explosives Regulations (2014) relating to the storage and sale of fireworks.
“Our officers will be checking that fireworks are being stored safely and away from combustible materials and other potential sources of ignition, and ensuring traders understand the current age restrictions applied to the sale of fireworks and sparklers.
“We would also like to remind local residents to follow carefully the instructions for storing and using the fireworks correctly, and encourage them to use ‘Category 2’ fireworks designed for gardens rather than ‘Category 3’ fireworks, which are more appropriate for organised displays.”
- Residents who have concerns on particular products or to receive consumer advice should contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.
