Article: Trading standards - under age sales Article Body There are strict laws prohibiting the sale of certain items, such as alcohol, tobacco, fireworks and knives, to children and young people as they are considered to present a real risk to their health and welfare. It is illegal for age-restricted products to be sold to those who are below the specified age limit. A trader can be prosecuted and may lose their livelihood for making an illegal sale. The risks that age-restricted products pose to young people can lead onto: Long term health problems from tobacco, alcohol and solvent abuse. Serious injury, or even death from misuse of knives and fireworks. Being drawn into criminal or anti- social activities Under achievement in education at school. These problems can then lead to a detrimental effect on the safety and quality of life of local communities. Helplines Citizens Advice Consumer Service, telephone: 08454 04 05 06 Opening Hours Monday to Friday 09.00am to 5pm Contact Details Regulatory Services PO Box 602 Barnsley Council Barnsley S70 9FB Our office hours are 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday. Phone: 01226 772468 Fax: 01226 775699 Email: regulatoryservices@barnsley.gov.uk