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Minister is FAS millionth recruit
Posted: 16 June 2022
UPDATES: Friends Against Scams has welcomed its millionth recruit as Consumer Minister Paul Scully becomes a SCAMbassador, highlighting the scheme's growing impact, national reach and success in helping people recognise and report fraud.
‘Proper enforcement’ needed on tobacco
Posted: 10 June 2022
UPDATES: CTSI has welcomed the Khan Review's ambitious proposals to reduce smoking, while stressing that stronger enforcement, adequate funding and clear arrangements for Trading Standards will be essential if tougher tobacco controls are to succeed.
CTSI Conference 2022 preview
Posted: 08 June 2022
UPDATES: From keynote sessions and masterclasses to networking, exhibitions and specialist workshops, this preview outlines what delegates can expect from the 2022 CTSI Conference in Bristol and why this year's programme promises broad professional value.
MPs sign button battery pledge
Posted: 08 June 2022
UPDATES: MPs, safety campaigners and industry representatives have signed a pledge to improve button battery safety, backing greater awareness, stronger product protections and coordinated action to prevent further child injuries and fatalities.
TSS cracks down on lead generator
Posted: 07 June 2022
UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland has reported an English lead generation company after concerns over misleading energy efficiency marketing, while urging consumers to seek independent advice before sharing personal details or agreeing to home improvement work.
'Clarification needed' on imperial
Posted: 30 May 2022
UPDATES: CTSI has renewed calls for greater clarity and a full impact assessment as proposals to expand the use of imperial measurements continue, warning that uncertainty could create unnecessary costs and confusion for businesses, enforcers and consumers.
ASA report shows focus on digital
Posted: 25 May 2022
UPDATES: The Advertising Standards Agency's latest annual report highlights growing action against misleading online advertising, greater use of artificial intelligence and an increasing focus on influencers and other digital marketing practices.
Obituary: Dawn Dowling
Posted: 25 May 2022
UPDATES: Colleagues pay tribute to Dawn Dowling, remembering her dedication, warmth and lasting contribution to Trading Standards as friends and family gather to celebrate a life that touched so many across the profession.
Man fined over illegal cow killing
Posted: 24 May 2022
UPDATES: A Lancashire farmer has been fined after Trading Standards officers witnessed the unlawful shooting of a cow, with the case highlighting the importance of complying with animal welfare legislation during livestock slaughter.
Online counterfeits seller sentenced
Posted: 24 May 2022
UPDATES: A trader who sold counterfeit goods online has been sentenced after investigators uncovered large quantities of fake branded clothing and footwear, reinforcing the consequences of intellectual property crime.
UK Metrology: how NI measures up
Posted: 20 May 2022
UPDATES: Marking World Metrology Day, this explores Northern Ireland's place within the UK's measurement framework, examining current challenges, regulatory developments and the continuing importance of legal metrology to Trading Standards.
New milestone for CCAS
Posted: 11 May 2022
UPDATES: The latest figures from the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme show record levels of consumer spending protected through approved codes, demonstrating continued growth despite the economic uncertainty created by the pandemic.
Shut out Scammers, TSS urges
Posted: 08 May 2022
UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland is urging consumers to stay alert as fraudsters adapt their tactics during the cost-of-living crisis, highlighting the latest scams and practical steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
'POA' property listings unlawful
Posted: 08 May 2022
UPDATES: National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team says using 'price on application' in property listings is likely to breach consumer protection law by withholding material pricing information from buyers.
Illicit tobacco sellers prosecuted
Posted: 08 May 2022
UPDATES: A husband and wife have been prosecuted after trading standards officers uncovered counterfeit tobacco, dangerous goods and other offences, demonstrating the continued focus on disrupting the illicit tobacco trade.
COVID-19 test fraudster prosecuted
Posted: 28 April 2022
UPDATES: A fraudster who offered fake COVID-19 testing services during the pandemic has been prosecuted after deceiving members of the public with bogus home testing and false laboratory claims.
Consumer protection reforms welcomed
Posted: 21 April 2022
UPDATES: CTSI welcomes the Government's proposed consumer protection reforms, including tougher action on fake reviews and clearer rules for traders, while warning that stronger safeguards remain essential as consumer risks evolve.
UKICC secures Government funding
Posted: 21 April 2022
UPDATES: The UK International Consumer Centre has secured continued Government funding, ensuring ongoing support for UK consumers who encounter problems when buying goods and services from overseas traders.
CTSI supports child safety campaign
Posted: 14 April 2022
UPDATES: CTSI has backed a national child safety campaign highlighting the dangers posed by button batteries, magnets and other small household objects, encouraging greater awareness of choking and swallowing hazards.
Oxford Street raid nabs £100,000 fakes
Posted: 12 April 2022
UPDATES: Trading standards officers seized more than £100,000 worth of counterfeit goods, illegal vaping products and snus during a major enforcement operation targeting illicit trade on London's Oxford Street.
