Knives, bladed items and hazardous materials a guide for businesses
The Journal of Trading Standards has published a detailed guide for businesses supplying bladed articles, acids, corrosive substances, explosives precursors and poisons.
The last decade has seen rising knife crime, acid attacks and terrorist atrocities using home-made explosives. This activity has brought the responsibility of retailers that sell such products into sharp focus. The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (OWA) has brought new obligations for businesses. To help navigate these laws and regulations, Business Companion has launched a resource for traders looking for guidance.
For more details see link below:
https://publicprotectionpartnership.org.uk/media/2521/knives-bladed-items-and-hazardous-materials.pdf
