01 October 2010

Home Office publishes guidance on age verification

The second set of mandatory conditions for alcohol retailers come into force today (1 October) – these require that all licensed premises and retailers have an age verification policy, and that certain drinks are available in smaller measures.

More information on these conditions, alongside a model age verification policy, is now available on the Home Office website: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/drugs/alcohol/alcohol-licensing-conditions/

PASS is pleased to note that there is clear guidance for retailers to accept PASS cards as proof of age.

Further Statutory Guidance will also be available at the web address above once it has been laid in parliament.

Click here for further information.