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Posted: 24 July 2025
UPDATES: Two counterfeiters who generated hundreds of thousands of pounds selling fake designer goods through social media have been jailed following a Trading Standards investigation, highlighting the scale and consequences of organised online counterfeiting.
Posted: 23 July 2025
UPDATES: Cardiff Trading Standards has secured a substantial fine against Asda after repeated sales of out-of-date food, underlining the continuing importance of robust food safety controls and retailer compliance.
Posted: 23 July 2025
UPDATES: Counterfeit Labubu dolls are prompting warnings from Trading Standards teams nationwide as the viral toy craze fuels sales of potentially unsafe products that pose risks to children and consumers.
Posted: 22 July 2025
UPDATES: A coordinated crackdown on illegal tobacco and vaping has resulted in multiple shop closures across the South West, demonstrating the impact of partnership enforcement against persistent rogue retailers.
Posted: 22 July 2025
UPDATES: Raids by Hackney Trading Standards uncovered tens of thousands of illicit cigarettes, illegal vapes and other offending, illustrating the breadth of criminal activity often linked to rogue retail premises.
Posted: 22 July 2025
UPDATES: A landmark new law strengthens regulators' powers over unsafe products and places greater responsibility on online marketplaces, marking a significant shift in UK product safety enforcement.
Posted: 11 July 2025
OPINION: Effective regulation depends on trust as much as enforcement. This thought-provoking piece argues for culturally aware communication, stronger community engagement and a more people-centred approach to consumer protection.
Posted: 30 June 2025
UPDATES: CTSI is urging ministers to regulate intravenous cosmetic treatments after an investigation exposed widespread safety failings, highlighting growing concerns over unregulated aesthetic procedures and consumer harm.
Posted: 23 June 2025
OPINION: Behind the scenes, dedicated individuals help shape the profession. This profile celebrates Brian Stone's long service to the College of Fellows and the quiet influence of those who keep vital institutions running.
Posted: 23 June 2025
UPDATES: A repeat offending builder has received a custodial sentence after leaving homeowners with dangerous, incomplete work, reinforcing the consequences of serious consumer protection breaches.
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