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But it says the Scottish government must promise immediate policy support, after a previous pledge to require homeowners to install green heating in homes at the point of sale was scrapped earlier this year.

As part of the deal, Ohmio moved its headquarters from New Zealand to the Inland Empire city, establishing it as the company’s research, development, testing and designated point of sale.

Currently there is no mandatory standard for safety advice at the point of sale for SUPs, but Paddle UK said the majority of manufacturers and larger retailers were now collaborating with them to provide consistent and accurate safety messaging.

Paddle UK's director of recreation and development Lee Pooley said it had invested heavily in areas including research around evidence-based safety messaging and were working with manufacturers and retailers to ensure people purchasing paddleboards get safety advice at the point of sale.

Education campaigns such as community workshops and public health initiatives, and point of sale posters that explain the purpose and interpretation of front-of-package labels, can empower consumers to make informed decisions.