Stores including B&Q, Wickes and Tesco have signed up to a voluntary government plan aimed at reducing acid attacksUnder-18s will not be able to buy products containing harmful levels of acid or corrosive substances at a number of retailers, following the launch of a voluntary government plan. Wickes, B&Q and Tesco are among those who have signed up to the proposals, which are aimed at curbing the number of acid attacks. The voluntary ban – which will apply to products bought in store and online – comes ahead of proposed legislation to prevent minors from purchasing products that contain potentially harmful levels of acid. • Products that contain hydrochloric acid (10% and above), such as brick and patio cleaners. • Products that contain sodium hydroxide (12% and above), such as paint strippers.

Source: The Guardian January 07, 2018 11:15 UTC