[cmonstanley]

Originally Posted by Stanleymad

One or two flaws, putting an age restriction on these kind of drinks on top of the other age related products would therefore add added strain on a stretched retail establishment - those who work in retail outlets know the pressures, responsibilites etc.

We have age restrictions on challenge 21 compliance all till staff have to be trained in accordance as do the tills, these include knives of any denomination, alcohol, cigs/cig products. flammable, fireworks, any sprays, party poppers [16], paracetamol [16] etc

then even as far as an electric scooter = age 14 +

Anything of the age 18 has to require proof if person doesnt look 21 also added problem of people buyin products for illegiable age groups must be considered also, if seems the case sale to be refused. Till staff & licencee have huge responsibilty already under current guidelines - if caught breaking the conditions the tiller could face an £80 spot fine as also the licencee which could also have licence in jepordy.

So explaining a bit of background, now tell me whether the responsibility should be with the retailer or importantly the buyer, parents should ultamately decide, i have adhd/add/aspergers within family so very aware of the e no issue, i & that family including the sufferer take responsiblity for that as it should be. Seems the nanny state is taking responsibilty off people & now putting it on the retailer, on top the list we already have think is a tad too far, no wonder nobody takes responsibilty for behavour actions etc ---- just blame someone else.

its already in place up here in sunny north ayrshire,,,