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Posted: 01 November 2019
UPDATES: A parliamentary report into the Whirlpool appliance controversy renews scrutiny of product safety failures while highlighting the pressures facing trading standards services after years of budget reductions.
Posted: 31 October 2019
SPONSORED: Changing consumer expectations and wider social trends continue to reshape business strategy, with several emerging practices expected to remain important well beyond 2020.
Posted: 30 October 2019
UPDATES: CTSI urges families to keep safety at the centre of Halloween and Bonfire Night, warning against cheap costumes, counterfeit goods and unsafe firework use as stretched trading standards teams face seasonal risks.
Posted: 25 October 2019
OPINION: Halloween’s rise as a consumer event brings real product safety risks, from flammable costumes and unsafe accessories to online purchases that may not meet UK standards. Practical checks can prevent a frightening celebration becoming a lasting injury.
Posted: 23 October 2019
UPDATES: UK ECC reassures families travelling to Europe during autumn half-term that it will continue handling cross-border consumer disputes after Brexit, while warning that no-deal changes could affect package travel, timeshare protection and small claims routes.
Posted: 17 October 2019
UPDATES: CTSI’s latest Tobacco Control Survey shows a sharp rise in illegal underage sales of nicotine-inhaling products, with vaping shops prominent among failures and funding cuts limiting the frontline response.
Posted: 11 October 2019
SPONSORED: A productive workplace depends on more than desks and targets. This advertising feature sets out practical ways to improve morale and focus, from natural light and positive office energy to reduced clutter and better staff autonomy.
Posted: 09 October 2019
UPDATES: CTSI warns that trading standards services are not ready for a no-deal Brexit, citing untested retained EU law, loss of EU database access, new conformity procedures and deep cuts to local enforcement capacity.
Posted: 09 October 2019
UPDATES: A new OPSS campaign highlights the fatal risk posed by loose blind cords, urging parents, carers and employers to secure older blinds with proper safety devices and keep cords away from young children.
Posted: 08 October 2019
UPDATES: Parents, carers and employers are being urged to check older blinds fitted before 2014, as OPSS and CTSI warn that simple devices such as cleats, tidies and tensioners can prevent child strangulation deaths.
Posted: 08 October 2019
ANALYSIS: Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful weapon against fraud. This feature examines emerging AI tools, collaborative research and how the technology can help investigators detect and disrupt increasingly sophisticated scams.
Posted: 25 September 2019
UPDATES: Consumer champion Matt Allwright reflects on the tactics used by rogue traders, the harm caused to vulnerable consumers and the continuing value of the Approved Code Scheme in promoting trustworthy businesses.
Posted: 24 September 2019
UPDATES: Following the collapse of Thomas Cook, UK ECC explains travellers' rights, outlining the protections available under ATOL and other routes to refunds, assistance and financial recovery.
Posted: 18 September 2019
UPDATES: Whirlpool has released further information on its tumble dryer recall programme, including repair and replacement figures and updated guidance for affected consumers.
Posted: 18 September 2019
ANALYSIS: The dangers of counterfeit and unlicensed cosmetic products extend far beyond unqualified practitioners. This analysis explores the illicit supply chain, consumer risks and enforcement challenges.
Posted: 06 September 2019
UPDATES: Newly published Food Standards Agency enforcement statistics provide a national picture of food law activity, offering valuable insight into inspection programmes and local authority enforcement performance.
Posted: 29 August 2019
UPDATES: Newly released National Trading Standards test purchase figures reveal the scale of illegal underage knife sales, informing efforts to improve retailer compliance and public safety.
Posted: 19 August 2019
UPDATES: Colleagues remember David Leith Slipper's distinguished career in trading standards, reflecting on his professional achievements, dedication to public service and the lasting impact he made across the profession.
Posted: 16 August 2019
UPDATES: A government campaign on African swine fever prompts renewed calls for vigilance as Trading Standards, farmers and food businesses work to prevent the disease entering the UK through imported pork products.
Posted: 01 August 2019
ANALYSIS: From illegal waste to plastic pollution and 'fatbergs', environmental harms increasingly intersect with consumer protection. This feature explores where trading standards can influence behaviour, enforcement and sustainability.
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