Bromley Trading Standards is warning residents not to purchase fireworks from unlicensed retailers and to only buy from trusted retailers. Fireworks sold by unauthorised sellers can be potentially dangerous and some types of fireworks are not intended for public use. Please make sure to only purchase fireworks from licensed retailers.
Take extra caution as always when using fireworks during this season, ensuring that they are used safely and correctly, as accidents can happen. Visit the ROSPA website for more information about firework safety.
Bromley Trading Standards runs test purchase operations to help stop the sale of age-restricted products, including fireworks. In the event that underage sales are suspected to be taking place, please let us know by reporting it to Trading Standards. Visit the Trading Standards on the council website for information about storage and sale of fireworks.
Residents are also being advised to be cautious when purchasing glow sticks at firework displays or other events, as the materials inside these sticks can be dangerous if swallowed, for instance.
