Tuesday 21-04-2026 - 07:43

Creating safe, welcoming environments is a priority for every Students’ Union. As awareness of drink spiking continues to grow, venues are increasingly looking for practical, visible ways to support student safety without disrupting the social experience.

BevGARDien® has been developed specifically with this balance in mind - a simple, scalable solution that helps venues demonstrate duty of care while empowering students to take control of their own drinks.

Each BevGARDien® device is a discreet, easy-to-use drinks cover designed for open glasses, bottles and cans. Applied in seconds, it creates a protective barrier while remaining practical for busy bar environments. Importantly, the design avoids direct exposed adhesive contact with the drink, using a masked food-contact barrier, and has been independently tested for safety.

For students’ unions and bar managers, the benefit goes beyond the physical product. BevGARDien® acts as both a preventative tool and a communication platform. Every cover includes a QR code linking to a dedicated support resource - offering clear guidance for individuals who may be concerned about spiking, alongside practical steps for venues and staff. This allows SUs to provide immediate, accessible support without needing additional infrastructure.

The system is designed to integrate easily into existing operations. Packs are supplied in bar-station dispensing boxes for quick access during service, with awareness posters included for placement across venues. Devices can be removed easily during glass collection, with adhesives softening in warm water, ensuring minimal impact on workflow.

Student engagement is also key. Each pack contains a wide range of unique designs, helping students identify their drinks easily and encouraging adoption through familiarity rather than enforcement. The result is a solution that feels part of the experience, rather than an added restriction.

Sustainability has also been considered throughout. BevGARDien® uses FSC-certified materials, water-based inks and eco-conscious packaging, aligning with the environmental commitments many Students’ Unions now prioritise.
Already being introduced across university events and supported through NUS Charity initiatives, BevGARDien® offers a practical step forward in creating safer social spaces. It supports venues in taking proactive measures, while clearly signalling to students that their wellbeing is being taken seriously.

For students’ unions looking to strengthen their safety offering in a visible, effective and operationally simple way, BevGARDien® provides a ready-to-deploy solution and now forms part of the NUS Best Bar None programme. Purchases can be made via www.bevgardien.com using discount code NUSCHARITY2026 for free UK-wide delivery.