Union Street fire: Vape shop was not on government tobacco seller register
The vape shop at the center of a Glasgow fire was not registered with the Scottish government's tobacco and vape retailer register.Summary
A fire that devastated a shop on Union Street in Glasgow originated from a vape shop that was not listed on the Scottish Government’s Register of Tobacco and Nicotine Vapour Product Retailers. The register is mandatory for businesses selling tobacco or e-cigarettes, with penalties up to £20,000 for non-compliance, and aims to enforce underage sales laws. Investigations revealed the tenant, Junaid Retail Limited (trading as Scot’s World), recently sold the business, but remained the registered occupier according to the landlord, Afton Estates Limited, despite owing rates payments. A multi-agency investigation into the fire’s cause is underway, and while Glasgow Central Low Level Station will reopen, Glasgow Central High Level station will remain closed until at least Monday due to building instability.
(Source：Glasgowworld)
