Union Street vape shop was not registered on Scottish Government list
The vape shop at the center of the Glasgow Union Street fire was not legally registered to sell vapes in Scotland.Summary
The vape shop involved in the devastating Union Street fire in Glasgow was not registered on the Scottish Government’s mandatory register of tobacco and vape retailers, a legal requirement for all sellers in Scotland. The shop operated as Scot’s World under Junaid Retail Limited, with Ahsan Ali listed as the director, who expressed his distress over the incident. The fire caused significant damage to a Victorian building near Glasgow Central Station, prompting calls for increased regulation of vape shops and lithium-ion battery safety. Officials, including First Minister John Swinney and Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken, are open to reviewing safety measures and potential legislation regarding battery storage and disposal. The UK Vaping Industry Association is also proactively engaging with authorities to improve safety standards, and the Scottish Government has affirmed its commitment to examining the situation and addressing any safety concerns.
(Source：Glasgow Times)
