Cumberland TS praises local shops
A recent operation revealed a high level of compliance with age-restricted sales laws
Posted 30 August 2024 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Retail|North West
UPDATES: Businesses across Workington, Silloth and Maryport have been praised after repeated test purchasing exercises showed staff consistently challenged young volunteers for proof of age before selling age-restricted products.
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Cumberland Council Trading Standards has praised local retailers based in Workington, Silloth and Maryport for following robust age-restricted sales procedures after conducting a series of test purchases in wh...
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