Glasgow fire vape shop missing from required register
A vape shop involved in a major Glasgow fire was not registered with the Scottish Government, as legally required.Summary
The vape shop at 105 Union Street in Glasgow, recently devastated by a large fire, was not listed on the Scottish Government’s mandatory register of tobacco and vape retailers. The shop was operated by Junaid Retail Limited, trading as Scot’s World, with Ahsan Ali listed as the director. The lack of registration is a violation of the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016, potentially carrying fines up to £20,000 and six months’ imprisonment. The fire, which involved over 200 firefighters and partially collapsed a Victorian building, has prompted calls for increased regulation of vape shops and the lithium batteries they use. Officials, including First Minister John Swinney and Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken, have indicated openness to reviewing safety standards and potential new legislation regarding battery storage and disposal. Industry representatives and the Scottish Greens have also called for stricter licensing and safety measures.
(Source：The Herald)
