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News Category Tags: Crime, Product Safety, Health and Safety, Counterfeit Goods, Retail, Animal Health and Welfare, Legal and Policy, Enforcement Practice, Product Recalls, Property and Housing, Automotive, Vapes, Business, CTSI Conference, CTSI Hero Awards.
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.
Company directors sentenced for fraud
Posted: 26 March 2019
UPDATES: Three company directors have been sentenced for fraud linked to the servicing and repair of Dyson vacuum cleaners, following a Trading Standards investigation into dishonest business practices affecting consumers.
Woman sentenced for online fakes
Posted: 19 March 2019
UPDATES: A woman has been sentenced after Trading Standards uncovered a large cache of counterfeit fancy dress costumes and electrical chargers intended for online sale, including products presenting potential safety risks.
ACG highlights Brexit concerns
Posted: 19 March 2019
UPDATES: The Anti-Counterfeiting Group warns that Brexit could weaken the international partnerships relied upon to tackle counterfeit goods, urging Government to safeguard cross-border cooperation that protects consumers, brands and enforcement efforts.
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Posted: 13 March 2019
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Builder imprisoned for shoddy work
Posted: 07 March 2019
UPDATES: A rogue Norfolk builder has been jailed for fraudulent trading and money laundering after leaving families facing costly and potentially dangerous building work, following a Trading Standards investigation praised by the court.
Importer fined for selling unsafe toys
Posted: 07 March 2019
UPDATES: A London importer and his company have been fined after supplying unsafe toys, including products containing banned chemicals, highlighting the importance of rigorous safety compliance and effective market surveillance.
Made to Measure: JTS Podcast launch
Posted: 01 March 2019
UPDATES: The Journal of Trading Standards launches its Made to Measure podcast, opening with an interview with CTSI Chief Executive Leon Livermore on the profession's challenges, achievements and future direction.
Illegal car sellers found in Warks
Posted: 26 February 2019
UPDATES: Warwickshire Trading Standards uncovered dangerous faults in used vehicles during targeted garage inspections, demonstrating how intelligence-led enforcement is helping remove unsafe cars from the market.
Farmer fined over dead animals
Posted: 26 February 2019
UPDATES: A Derbyshire farmer and butcher has been fined after failing to dispose of animal carcasses promptly, illustrating the legal responsibilities surrounding animal by-products and the public health risks of non-compliance.
