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Retailer resources · Draft

Retailer legal checks

Planning prompts for retail teams. Check the law and your own licence conditions before selling or storing fireworks.

Confirm your responsibilities

Age checks

Confirm the applicable age restrictions for each category and make sure staff know how to verify age and refuse a sale.

Sales permissions

Check permitted sales periods and any permissions required outside them.

Storage and licensing

Confirm approved quantities, licence conditions, signage, security and separation requirements.

Product and staff checks

Check categories, labelling and product suitability. Keep staff training and customer advice up to date.

This is a draft checklist, not a complete legal guide. Consult your local licensing authority and HSE explosives guidance.