Kronic on the 6:00pm News – our response
Kronic on the 6:00pm News – our response
You might have seen Kronic last night on the 6:00pm news – we sure did.
Firstly, we’d like to thank the news team for their balanced reporting on the issue – it can be a tough topic and we feel they covered it fairly.
The Government has moved to ban the sale of Kronic and other similar products to those under the age of 18 – and we for one are very glad. Kronic and other industry leaders have always been 100% committed to a total ban on the sale of our products to those under the age of 18.
Our products have always been promoted as strictly R18, and we regularly remind stores and stockists they risk losing the ability to stock them should they violate this. While it was not previously illegal to sell to those under the age of 18, we think it is just common sense not to – our submissions to the Government reflect this as we have long called for a ruling to impose an R18 limit.
“The committee said it is unacceptable for products containing the substances to be widely available without controls on packaging, marketing and sale” Peter Dunne said. We 100% agree and support this – Kronic and other industry partners have been lobbying the Government for years to introduce safety restrictions, as the safety of our consumers and the public is our main priority.
In response to Ross Bell’s comments, Kronic would like to state their strong support and continuing efforts in ensuring Kronic and its products are promoted in a manner that is acceptable to everyone.
As a strong supporter of the introduction of the Class D category in the Misuse of Drugs Act, Kronic would welcome its inclusion in this category for a number of reasons.
1) Age limits – Kronic strictly specifies an R18 policy for its products, both online and in-store, and would welcome legislation further ensuring these products are 100% unavailable to those under the age of 18.
2) Mandatory health warnings – Kronic would welcome the introduction of mandatory health labelling on products in the industry – we are in the process of updating our packaging with health advisories
3) Advertising controls – We would like to see free sampling banned and advertising restricted to in store only.
4) Harm minimisation – Kronic is committed to providing consumers with a safe, legal alternative to illicit substances.
Kronic is committed to providing responsible adults with ways to relax, kick-back and unwind in a safe and legal manner. As always we welcome all feedback and suggestions on our products, and ways in which we can better meet our obligations to consumers.
Thanks,
The Kronic Team
