Petition · past parliament
Age restrictions for buying corrosive products like bleach and drain cleaner
Closed
41 signatures
What the petition asks
More than 96 people have been a victim of acid attacks in London alone this year. It’s too easy to purchase the products for making acid. There are currently no age restrictions. When paying for corrosives, it should be made necessary to pay by card which is then traceable.
Timeline
| 18 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Mar 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
41
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Sep 2017
Closed
18 Mar 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.