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03/12/2013
Warning Over Sale Of Fake Alcohol
The Trading Standards Service has launched a campaign entitled 'Booze Control' to tackle the problem of counterfeit alcohol over the festive period.
Trading Standards Inspectors will be visiting pubs across Northern Ireland to detect the sale of fake alcohol.
Fake alcohol has been known to contain toxic substances such as methanol, more commonly used in antifreeze, drain cleaner and paint stripper and can damaging internal organs and nervous systems and cause dizziness, blindness and in extreme cases even death.
Traders are being warned to be careful, as trading in fake alcohol could result in a court summons.
Trading Standards Service is encouraging consumers and traders to contact Consumerline on 0300 123 6262.
(IT/JP)
Trading Standards Inspectors will be visiting pubs across Northern Ireland to detect the sale of fake alcohol.
Fake alcohol has been known to contain toxic substances such as methanol, more commonly used in antifreeze, drain cleaner and paint stripper and can damaging internal organs and nervous systems and cause dizziness, blindness and in extreme cases even death.
Traders are being warned to be careful, as trading in fake alcohol could result in a court summons.
Trading Standards Service is encouraging consumers and traders to contact Consumerline on 0300 123 6262.
(IT/JP)
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