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Obituary: Janet Masson
Posted: 30 October 2024
UPDATES: Janet Masson’s career took her from landmark Trade Descriptions Act cases in Southwark to national leadership on food standards and nutrition, leaving colleagues with memories of formidable expertise, warmth and lasting professional influence.
CTSI issues parking scam warning
Posted: 23 October 2024
UPDATES: CTSI is warning motorists about a surge in parking fine smishing texts that mimic Government websites, threaten legal action or driving bans, and direct victims to payment pages controlled by fraudsters.
Hull gets gold with Touchstone Award
Posted: 21 October 2024
UPDATES: Hull Trading Standards receives the Touchstone Award after dismantling a major online jewellery scam, highlighting the investigation that led to recognition for protecting consumers.
Hallmarking: worth its weight in gold
Posted: 08 October 2024
OPINION: Counterfeit gold jewellery remains a major threat to consumers and legitimate traders. This opinion piece argues that effective hallmarking, stronger enforcement and greater public awareness are essential to protecting confidence in the jewellery market.
CTSI speaks out on fraud protections
Posted: 07 October 2024
UPDATES: CTSI criticises the reduction in the reimbursement cap for authorised push payment fraud victims, warning that the new limit risks leaving consumers exposed and calling for stronger protections against increasingly sophisticated scams.
Age verification app wins approval
Posted: 04 October 2024
UPDATES: A new age verification app has received Primary Authority approval after demonstrating high levels of accuracy, offering retailers an automated way to strengthen age-restricted sales compliance and record refusals.
OPSS issues water bead warning
Posted: 04 October 2024
UPDATES: OPSS is warning parents, retailers and professionals about the serious risks posed by expandable water beads, following reports of severe injuries overseas and renewed advice on keeping the products away from young children.
CTSI celebrates Black History Month
Posted: 02 October 2024
UPDATES: CTSI marks Black History Month with articles, profiles and resources celebrating Black leaders, public service pioneers and the profession's diversity while encouraging members to engage with this year's 'Reclaiming Narratives' theme.
Which? reveals safety failings
Posted: 20 September 2024
UPDATES: Consumer group Which? has revealed serious shortcomings in the measures online marketplaces take to monitor the safety of the products listed on their platforms by posing as a seller of potentially dangerous and illegal electric heaters on Amazon, eBay, Etsy...
Bird flu rule change reminder
Posted: 12 September 2024
UPDATES: Birdkeepers across Great Britain must register with APHA from 1 October under new rules intended to strengthen avian flu controls, giving animal health teams clearer information during outbreaks.
Fraud refund proposal slammed
Posted: 05 September 2024
UPDATES: Which? has condemned the Payment Systems Regulator’s proposal to cut the reimbursement cap for authorised push payment fraud victims from £415,000 to £85,000, warning that high-value scam victims could be abandoned.
Hero Awards seek nominations
Posted: 05 September 2024
UPDATES: CTSI is calling for nominations for its 19th Hero Awards, recognising people and groups whose work protects consumers and businesses, with winners due to be honoured in Parliament in December.
Herts TS issues Oasis scam warning
Posted: 02 September 2024
UPDATES: Hertfordshire Trading Standards has urged Oasis fans to avoid ticket scams by using official sellers, checking website details and paying by credit card, as ministers also examine dynamic pricing practices.
CTSI speaks out on dynamic pricing
Posted: 02 September 2024
UPDATES: CTSI is calling for consumers who experienced unexpected price increases when buying Oasis concert tickets to report their experiences, adding the profession's voice to growing scrutiny of dynamic pricing and its implications for consumer protection.
Opinion: Adapting and thriving
Posted: 22 August 2024
OPINION: Faced with shrinking budgets and rising demands, Newham's Regulatory Services explains how collaboration, partnership working and organisational adaptability have helped maintain effective Trading Standards services while identifying lessons for authorities facing similar pressures.
Rogue locksmith warning
Posted: 14 August 2024
UPDATES: Hertfordshire Trading Standards is warning of a rise in rogue locksmiths operating on its patch after receiving...
HALO Award seeks entrants
Posted: 12 August 2024
SPONSORED: The British Hallmarking Council is inviting entries for the 2024 HALO Award, recognising online jewellers who help consumers understand hallmarks and avoid misleading descriptions when buying precious-metal jewellery.
Taking on the ticket scam touts
Posted: 06 August 2024
ANALYSIS: TQ Tickets was a family-run enterprise which bought concert tickets in bulk from primary sellers online and...
LTS issues stark safety warning
Posted: 29 July 2024
UPDATES: London Trading Standards is urging consumers to think twice before buying toys, electrical goods and cosmetics through online marketplaces, arguing outdated legislation leaves shoppers exposed to unsafe imports while platforms escape meaningful product safety responsibilities.
WhatsApp and NTS target scams
Posted: 29 July 2024
UPDATES: National Trading Standards and WhatsApp have renewed their partnership to tackle digital fraud, expanding the 'Stop. Think. Call.' campaign with social media creators and practical advice to help consumers recognise impersonation scams and resist emotional manipulation.
