Age Verification
Effective Date: 12th June 1996
Website: https://www.lafee.com
At La Fée Absinthe Ltd, we take our legal obligations and social responsibility seriously. This policy explains how we verify customer age and promote responsible alcohol consumption.
1. Minimum Legal Age Requirement
Under the UK Licensing Act 2003 and applicable international laws:
You must be 18 years or older to purchase alcohol in the UK.
By placing an order on LaFée.com, you confirm you are of legal drinking age in your country of residence.
You also agree not to purchase on behalf of anyone under 18.
2. Age Verification Process
To comply with alcohol licensing laws and protect minors, we operate a strict age verification policy:
At checkout, you may be asked to confirm your date of birth.
Our delivery partners may request valid photo ID before handing over any alcohol-containing products.
Acceptable forms of ID include:
Passport
UK photocard driving licence
Government-approved proof-of-age cards (e.g. PASS scheme)
If we are unable to verify your age, we reserve the right to:
Cancel your order and issue a refund
Refuse delivery if no one aged 18+ is available to sign for the package
3. Deliveries Requiring Age Confirmation
All parcels containing alcohol:
Must be signed for by someone aged 18 or older
May be returned to us if proof of age cannot be provided
May incur re-delivery charges if returned due to failed verification
4. International Orders
If you are purchasing from outside the UK:
It is your responsibility to ensure local laws allow alcohol importation.
You must meet your country’s minimum legal drinking age.
We cannot be held liable for parcels delayed, seized, or returned due to local age-restriction laws.
5. Promoting Responsible Drinking
At La Fée Absinthe Ltd, we are committed to encouraging the responsible consumption of alcohol.
We support the guidelines provided by the UK’s Chief Medical Officers:
Adults should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week
Spread alcohol consumption over three or more days
Always enjoy alcohol in moderation
For further guidance and support, visit DrinkAware.
6. Marketing & Advertising
We comply with the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising (CAP Code) and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines:
We never market alcoholic products to anyone under 18.
We do not use messaging that encourages excessive or irresponsible drinking.
We avoid content that suggests alcohol leads to social, sexual, or professional success.
7. Protecting Young People
We take active measures to ensure minors are not exposed to inappropriate marketing or sales practices:
Strict age-gating during checkout
Opt-in consent for email marketing
Use of verified payment gateways to prevent unauthorised purchases
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our age verification procedures or responsible drinking commitments, please contact us:
Email: contact@lafee.com
Website: https://www.lafee.com
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