ASDA, Aldi and Morrisons are selling low-noise fireworks amid calls for other supermarkets to follow in the footsteps of Sainsbury’s and issue an outright ban.
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However, both Asda and Morrisons said their low-noise alternative was confirmed before Sainsbury’s made the announcement.
Asda is selling two different types of low-noise fireworks, including a TNT rainbow selection with 12 different types of bangers for £10.
While the supermarket is also stocking a TNT quiet storm multi-shot box for £20.
Morrisons customers will be able to buy a Sparkling Jems fountain four-pack for £6, as well as a Twinkle fountain two-pack for £15.
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And Aldi shoppers can buy a Ready Steady Go box with 15 fireworks that are labelled as low noise.
Supermarkets are coming under increasing pressure to stop the sale of fireworks following the Sainsbury’s announcement, but so far no other retailer has copied their move.
Pet owners called the ban the “best news ever” while others praised the grocer for helping to protect vulnerable elderly people.
At the time, one person tweeted: “Hi Sainsburys this is the best news ever.
“Every owner of an anxious dog or pet will be so thankful of this and I hope other supermarkets follow.”
While someone else said: “Just wanted to say well done, Sainsbury’s for not selling fireworks this year.
“I know most pets would agree. Hope other retailers take not and follow suit.”
What does the law say about buying fireworks?
IT is currently legal for shops to sell fireworks – and you to buy them – as long as they abide by a strict set of rules set by the Government.
If you break the law, you could face a £5,000 fine and up to six months in prisons. The rules are:
- You need to be 18 or older to buy them,
- It’s illegal to set them off between 11p and 7am except on certain occassions,
- You must not set them off in the street,
- The curfew is extented to midnight on Bon Fire night,
- The cut off is 1am on New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year,
- You can only buy fireworks from registered sellers between October 15 and November 10, December 26 until December 31 and three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year,
- You can buy fireworks at other times of the year from licensed shops.
An Asda spokesperson told The Sun: “We know that many of our customers love fireworks, but we also know that some customers and their pets don’t like the noise.
“This is why this year we have launched a collection of low noise fireworks so that everyone can enjoy the show.”
Morrisons said their low-noise fireworks were confirmed before the Sainsbury’s announcement but has yet to provide further details.
We’ve also contacted Tesco, who are reportedly also selling low-noise fireworks, but we haven’t heard back yet.
When we spoke to Aldi earlier this month, the supermarket said: “We understand the importance of animal welfare when celebrating with fireworks, which is why our sales materials include reminders that pets should be kept safe indoors along with advice on how to make them feel secure.”
The Sun is also waiting for a response from Lidl, Iceland and M&S.
If you’re wondering about the rules of fireworks, here’s the law around setting off fireworks in the street.
Why do we have firework displays to celebrate Guy Fawkes night?
And here’s how to enjoy Bonfire Night with the family without burning your cash.
