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- By law almost all videos and DVDs have to be classified by the British Board of
Film Classification (BBFC) before they can be made available.
- It is prohibited to supply videos to children and young
persons under classification age - 12, 15, or 18. The maximum fine for the offences is £20,000 and/or up to 2 years imprisonment.
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Trading Standards departments frequently run test-purchase campaigns with on-the-spot and retailer fines becoming prevalent. A due diligence exercise using our "under-age" purchasers demonstrates an awareness of the problem and willingness to take action to evaluate training and impementation of retailer policy on the shop floor. |
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- Transaction or attempted purchase may be videoed for record
- Notation made of Point of Sale material and whether it is in accordance with the retailers policy
- Purchase or non-purchase recorded with as much information as has been noted including whether staff display POS material, how transaction was made and conducted
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Telephone 01483 200999 or email info@think21.co.uk.
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