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People looking to save money on cheap fireworks are being warned of the risks they pose
Posted 18 October 2022 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Health and Safety|National
UPDATES: Consumers are being urged to buy fireworks only from licensed retailers as Trading Standards warns that illegally sold products pose serious safety risks ahead of bonfire celebrations.
As people across the UK prepare to hold bonfire and firework displays in the coming weeks, Lincolnshire Trading Standards is urging the public to beware of rogue traders selling dangerous fireworks.
According to Joanne Hocking, Senior Trading Standards Officer at Lincolnshire Council, “It’s so important if you’re buying fireworks to only get them from a reputable retailer. You’ll often se...
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