Tobacco and Alcohol

Retailer Guidance on Illegal Tobacco and Alcohol

Retailers are being reminded to ensure the tobacco and alcoholic spirits they sell are genuine and legal. Counterfeit and illegal tobacco and alcohol is an increasing problem and harms everyone from honest shop-keepers to the unwitting consumers whose health is put at risk from adulterated product.

Enforcement by Trading Standards Services and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is increasing in order to achieve and maintain a fair and safe trading environment for all.

To assist businesses within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) to identify the warning signs, and keep within the law, Trading Standards have prepared a fact sheet which is available to view and download below. This contains contact details for RBWM Trading Standards who are happy to answer queries, examine any stock of concern and provide further advice to businesses within the Royal Borough that require support to trade legally in tobacco and alcohol.

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