Glasgow vape shop found compliant by council's standards team
A Glasgow vape shop, recently affected by a fire, was found compliant with age restrictions and nicotine product regulations by the council.Summary
Following a fire at a vape shop located at 105 Union Street in Glasgow, the city council’s trading standards team confirmed a November 2024 visit found the shop, trading as Scot’s World, compliant with regulations regarding the sale of nicotine products. A test purchase to verify age restrictions was passed, and the nicotine stock was found to be legal. However, the shop was not listed on the Scottish Government’s register of tobacco and nicotine vapour product retailers, which is a legal requirement. The council stated their enforcement focuses on underage sales and illicit tobacco, responding to complaints and intelligence. Further investigation revealed the shop’s tenancy, held by Junaid Retail Limited, had unpaid business rates, and the company’s registered address had recently changed multiple times. A former owner, Ajaz Sarwar, claimed financial struggles led to the shop’s difficulties prior to the fire.
(Source：The Herald)
