The NFRN has called for independent retailers north of the border to stop selling energy drinks to children.
The move follows the trade association’s Scottish Conference in Inverness earlier this week (March 19) where delegates unanimously agreed that members should be encouraged to adopt a policy of refusing to sell energy drinks to youngsters under the age of 16.
Scottish President Rory O’Brien said: “Our members in Scotland pride themselves on retailing responsibly so banning the sale of energy drinks to under-16s is a logical next step.”
Posters will be produced for members to display in store to advise customers they will no longer sell heavily-caffeinated drinks to under-16s.
The voluntary ban came into effect at the end of conference on Monday afternoon.
Aberdeen branch member Jim Maitland said: “Independent retail organisations are the only sector of the retail trade not seen to be supporting a voluntary ban on sales of these products.
“We hope that through the adoption of a voluntary ban by NFRN members in Scotland, the need for the introduction of yet another piece of legislation for small retailers to worry about will be avoided.
“As responsible retailers the NFRN should be leading the way in the independent sector by giving clear guidance to its members.”
