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.