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Newport stubs out illegal tobacco shops
Posted: 28 September 2022
UPDATES: Coordinated action against illegal tobacco sales has seen Newport businesses sanctioned as Trading Standards and partner agencies intensify efforts to disrupt organised criminal supply.
Farm guilty of welfare offences
Posted: 27 September 2022
UPDATES: A Dorset dairy farm has been fined after Trading Standards officers found serious animal welfare failings, including emaciated calves, untreated injuries and dead animals kept with live cattle.
LTS Week starts with focus on vapes
Posted: 26 September 2022
UPDATES: London Trading Standards Week opened with a focus on illegal vaping products, after authorities across the capital seized almost £10m worth of non-compliant devices and stepped up action on underage sales.
Shop fined for unsafe furniture
Posted: 22 September 2022
UPDATES: A Romford furniture retailer has been fined after chairs failed fire safety tests and continued to be sold despite a suspension notice, underlining the risks posed by unsafe upholstered goods.
Newcastle TS nabs fake strips
Posted: 21 September 2022
UPDATES: Newcastle Trading Standards has seized hundreds of counterfeit football shirts linked to social media sales, disrupting a supply chain for fake strips with an estimated retail value of more than £20,000.
Illegal cigarette seller sentenced
Posted: 20 September 2022
UPDATES: A Cheshire shopkeeper has been sentenced after Trading Standards officers uncovered counterfeit cigarettes, non-compliant tobacco packaging and hidden cash during repeated inspections of his Ellesmere Port store.
Suffolk TS seizes unsafe biking gear
Posted: 20 September 2022
UPDATES: Suffolk Trading Standards removed more than 350 items of potentially dangerous motorcycle protective clothing from sale at the Copdock Bike Show after inspections found non-compliant jeans, gloves, jackets and body suits.
Test purchases at London businesses
Posted: 13 September 2022
UPDATES: Newham Trading Standards test purchases found five businesses selling alcohol or vaping products to underage volunteers, prompting investigations and reinforcing the need for retailers to uphold age-restriction rules.
Obituary: Eifion Huws
Posted: 11 September 2022
UPDATES: A tribute to Eifion Huws reflects on his long service in Gwynedd and Anglesey Trading Standards, his expertise in weights and measures, and the warmth, mentoring and professionalism remembered by colleagues.
Highland TS tackles illicit vapes
Posted: 11 September 2022
UPDATES: Highland Trading Standards has seized more than 3,000 illegal vapes and warned retailers to use reputable suppliers, as officers respond to unsafe products, missing warnings and underage sales concerns.
Suffolk rogue lettings agent jailed
Posted: 05 September 2022
UPDATES: A rogue Suffolk lettings agent who misappropriated tenancy deposits and rental payments has been jailed, demonstrating the consequences of fraud and the value of coordinated Trading Standards investigations.
TSS kicks off cost-of-living campaign
Posted: 01 September 2022
UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland has launched a campaign warning households about cost-of-living scams, highlighting the tactics criminals use and the practical steps consumers can take to stay safe.
Return to imperial ‘could cost millions’
Posted: 26 August 2022
UPDATES: CTSI warns that proposals to expand the use of imperial measurements could impose significant costs on local authorities, create confusion for businesses and consumers, and require extensive retraining and new equipment.
Illicit tobacco: South West clamps down
Posted: 25 August 2022
UPDATES: Enforcement action across the South West has disrupted the illicit tobacco trade through closure orders, raids and substantial seizures, targeting organised criminal activity and protecting legitimate businesses.
Cowboy builder put victims at risk
Posted: 23 August 2022
UPDATES: A rogue builder who left households with dangerous structural defects, exposed wiring and unsafe gas installations has been jailed for 33 months following a Norfolk Trading Standards prosecution. The case illustrates the financial and emotional harm caused by rogue traders.
CTSI concerned about vaping & CSE
Posted: 19 August 2022
UPDATES: CTSI has warned of emerging evidence linking underage vaping with child sexual exploitation, with reports that vapes are being used to groom children. The article explores the intelligence behind the warning and its implications for enforcement and safeguarding.
KCC TS seizes counterfeit goods
Posted: 18 August 2022
UPDATES: Kent County Council Trading Standards seized a significant haul of counterfeit goods in a coordinated operation, underlining the continuing threat posed by fake products and the importance of disrupting illicit supply chains.
Shopkeeper jailed over illicit tobacco
Posted: 17 August 2022
UPDATES: A retailer has been jailed following offences involving illicit tobacco, highlighting the serious consequences of organised illegal tobacco trading and the ongoing efforts to protect legitimate businesses and consumers.
Surge in online travel complaints
Posted: 10 August 2022
UPDATES: Complaints about online travel bookings have risen sharply, prompting renewed advice for consumers and enforcement bodies. The article examines the trends behind the increase and the issues most commonly reported.
Illegal shisha tobacco seller fined
Posted: 09 August 2022
UPDATES: An illegal shisha tobacco seller has been fined after enforcement action exposed breaches of trading laws. The case reinforces the importance of tackling the illicit tobacco market and protecting public health.
