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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.
Posted: 26 November 2018
UPDATES: The government-backed PAS 7100 product safety code is now free for SMEs, giving smaller businesses clearer guidance on monitoring, corrective action and recalls.
Posted: 23 November 2018
UPDATES: Citizens Advice warns Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers about the risks of online marketplaces, where bargains can be accompanied by unsafe goods, poor redress and misleading sellers.
Posted: 23 November 2018
UPDATES: The Anti-Counterfeiting Group is urging shoppers to take care over Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, warning that counterfeit bargains can carry safety, quality and criminality risks.
Posted: 21 November 2018
UPDATES: CTSI and Safety & Standards have launched product safety training courses designed to help professionals understand their responsibilities and respond more effectively to safety risks.
Posted: 17 November 2018
UPDATES: The kilogram is being redefined in terms of scientific constants, a change that secures the future of measurement while preserving the practical consistency relied on by trade and enforcement.
Posted: 15 November 2018
ANALYSIS: Automated gates can cause serious injury and death when poorly installed or maintained, making this a product safety issue that demands awareness from businesses, regulators and consumers.
Posted: 13 November 2018
UPDATES: CTSI and the OECD have published online product safety checklists to help businesses, platforms and consumers identify risks and improve safety in the global marketplace.
Posted: 12 November 2018
ANALYSIS: The OECD’s campaign on online product safety highlights the enforcement challenge created by digital marketplaces, where unsafe goods can reach consumers quickly across borders.
Posted: 05 November 2018
UPDATES: UK ECC recorded a 51% rise in requests for help with complaints involving EU traders, showing the continuing importance of cross-border consumer advice as Brexit approached.
Posted: 02 November 2018
ANALYSIS: Counterfeit military medals offend more than intellectual property rights; they cheapen genuine service, enable false claims of heroism and give trading standards a role in protecting public trust.
Posted: 26 October 2018
UPDATES: London Trading Standards’ campaign against illegal skin lighteners has secured further prosecutions after products containing mercury and hydroquinone, alongside labelling breaches, were found for sale.
Posted: 26 October 2018
UPDATES: Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is training Buy With Confidence businesses to spot and report modern slavery, turning trusted traders into an additional intelligence network against exploitation.
Posted: 26 October 2018
UPDATES: East Sussex Trading Standards warns residents about bogus home insulation callers falsely claiming council backing. Learn how the scam operates, your cancellation rights and the genuine grant scheme available to eligible households.
Posted: 25 October 2018
ANALYSIS: Halloween should be remembered for fun, not tragedy. Using the Claudia Winkleman costume fire as a stark example, this guide explains the clothing, flame and fireworks risks families should understand before celebrating.
Posted: 25 October 2018
ANALYSIS: Bonfire Night can be enjoyed safely with the right precautions. From buying CE-marked fireworks to responsible use and storage, this practical guide explains how to reduce the risk of serious injuries.
Posted: 12 October 2018
UPDATES: A trader who sold an unroadworthy vehicle with serious mechanical defects has been prosecuted following a Trading Standards investigation, highlighting the consequences of misleading consumers and ignoring vehicle safety obligations.
Posted: 12 October 2018
UPDATES: A new Consumer Harm Report highlights the scale of detriment prevented by Trading Standards while identifying emerging threats, including social media modelling scams, and the growing challenges facing consumers.
Posted: 12 October 2018
UPDATES: Calls are growing for mandatory display of food hygiene ratings in England, with campaigners arguing greater transparency would help consumers make informed choices as online takeaway ordering continues to expand.
Posted: 12 October 2018
UPDATES: West Yorkshire Trading Standards is urging residents to reject cold callers as part of renewed action against rogue traders, while promoting practical measures to protect vulnerable people from doorstep crime.
Posted: 03 October 2018
UPDATES: Following the collapse of Primera Air, the UK European Consumer Centre explains the different options available to affected passengers, including advice for stranded travellers and those with connected travel arrangements.
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