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Kebab shops warned over allergens
Posted: 28 May 2019
UPDATES: Trading standards officers found shortcomings in allergen information provided by kebab takeaways, prompting renewed warnings that businesses must give customers accurate details about ingredients that could pose serious health risks.
Oxford rogue trader given jail sentence
Posted: 28 May 2019
UPDATES: An Oxford rogue trader has been jailed after exploiting a vulnerable householder through dishonest tree work and home improvement practices, reinforcing warnings about doorstep crime and pressure-selling tactics.
'Chameleon' directors rife
Posted: 22 May 2019
UPDATES: Fraudsters are circumventing director disqualifications by changing personal details and registering new companies. The emerging 'chameleon' tactic has prompted calls for stronger safeguards against repeat corporate offenders.
Record year for ad complaints
Posted: 21 May 2019
UPDATES: The newly published Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) Annual Report 2018 reveals that more ads have been amended or withdrawn than ever before as a result of their work. And,
Warning over bank holiday fakes
Posted: 21 May 2019
UPDATES: Staffordshire Trading Standards is warning shoppers to avoid counterfeit goods at bank holiday markets and car boot sales, highlighting the safety risks posed by fake alcohol, perfume, sunglasses, tobacco and toys.
Oxfordshire TS wins safety award
Posted: 16 May 2019
UPDATES: Oxfordshire Trading Standards has been named Community Safety Team of the Year for its illegal tobacco work, which was praised for protecting public health, changing perceptions and tackling offenders.
Cheshire shop owner prosecuted
Posted: 16 May 2019
UPDATES: A shopkeeper in Cheshire who sold illegal tobacco and cigarettes deliberately concealed behind a false cupboard wall has been prosecuted following a raid by Cheshire East Council Trading Standards. The products were detected by sniffer
Company fined for misleading tactics
Posted: 30 April 2019
UPDATES: The Energy Saving Centre, trading as Energiglass, has been fined a total of £48,000 at Leeds Crown Court for breaching consumer protection legislation and offending involving elderly or vulnerable people. The company’s sole director, Danyal
Butcher jailed for fraudulent claims
Posted: 30 April 2019
UPDATES: The Meat Shack has been fined £300,000 after falsely advertising meat as British, with Warwickshire Trading Standards and Stratford District Council uncovering misleading origin claims across beef, pork, lamb and poultry.
CTSI Symposium speakers announced
Posted: 30 April 2019
UPDATES: CTSI is thrilled to announce its speakers for the 2019 Symposium plenary sessions. Always a highlight of our annual professional development event, the plenary sessions are a fantastic way to tap into debates that shape
Shopkeeper guilty of illegal tobacco sales
Posted: 24 April 2019
UPDATES: The former director of a retailer in Oldham has been sentenced to a 12-month community order with a requirement that he completes 100 hours of unpaid work after trading standards officers and a sniffer dog
Fraudulent lettings pair jailed
Posted: 24 April 2019
UPDATES: A mother and daughter who were found guilty of running a fraudulent property lettings agency in Truro, Cornwall, received prison sentences at Truro Crown Court last week. Elizabeth Ann Treneer, 38, admitted running a fraudulent
CMA calls for clarity on holiday Ts & Cs
Posted: 24 April 2019
UPDATES: Holiday and travel businesses are being urged to review their terms and conditions, ensuring cancellation policies, fees and other contract terms are transparent, fair and compliant with consumer law following a CMA campaign.
Unsafe travel adaptor supplier fined
Posted: 14 April 2019
UPDATES: A supplier of unsafe world travel adaptors has been fined after Trading Standards found dangerous products on sale, highlighting the continuing importance of electrical safety and robust supply chain compliance.
Company 'put consumers at risk'
Posted: 14 April 2019
UPDATES: An Oldham fulfilment business has been heavily fined after importing and distributing unsafe goods, with the case underlining the consequences for businesses that place consumers at risk through non-compliant products.
Dangerous toys found at markets
Posted: 14 April 2019
UPDATES: Trading Standards officers uncovered dangerous toys at local markets that failed UK safety requirements, prompting enforcement action and reinforcing the need for rigorous checks on products sold through temporary retail outlets.
OPSS issues Whirlpool report
Posted: 04 April 2019
UPDATES: OPSS has published its findings on Whirlpool's modified tumble dryers, setting out its assessment of product safety and providing updated advice for consumers affected by the long-running fire risk investigation.
Illegal knife seller hit with fine
Posted: 29 March 2019
UPDATES: A retailer and employee have been sentenced after the illegal sale of knives, demonstrating the serious penalties businesses and staff can face for failing to comply with age-restricted sales legislation.
Oxfordshire to take on rogue landlords
Posted: 27 March 2019
UPDATES: Oxfordshire is developing stronger enforcement measures against rogue landlords, with Trading Standards preparing to use civil penalties and other powers to tackle poor housing standards and unfair practices.
Halfords fined for poor car service
Posted: 26 March 2019
UPDATES: Halfords has been fined after a Trading Standards investigation found multiple serious faults were missed during a vehicle service, raising concerns about vehicle safety and servicing standards.
