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Posted: 04 May 2018
UPDATES: A tribute to Tony Williams remembers a highly respected food safety specialist whose expertise in fertilisers and feeding stuffs earned recognition across Europe and lasting admiration from colleagues.
Posted: 04 May 2018
UPDATES: Remembering Sid Horsell, this tribute traces a life of public service, professional dedication and commitment to Trading Standards, from his early career and National Service to his lasting contribution to colleagues.
Posted: 20 April 2018
UPDATES: National Trading Standards secured a conviction and Criminal Behaviour Order against a businessman who falsely claimed he could treat serious illnesses including cancer through blood tests, diet and unauthorised products after he ignored Advertising Standards Authority rulings.
Posted: 28 February 2018
UPDATES: A tribute to Regina Kibel MBE VP, whose lifelong commitment to professional education helped generations of trading standards officers gain their qualifications and whose support for the Institute continued well into retirement, including its journey towards Chartered status.
Posted: 25 January 2018
UPDATES: Colleagues remember Brian Smith's outstanding contribution to consumer protection, from pioneering doorstep crime initiatives to championing work against nuisance calls, celebrating a career that left a lasting legacy across Scotland and the wider profession.
Posted: 15 January 2018
OPINION: Broadcaster Matt Allwright argues that decades of progress in product safety are being undermined by unsafe imports, weak enforcement and online marketplaces, calling for renewed action to protect consumers.
Posted: 15 January 2018
DEVELOPMENT: Drawing on years as an expert witness, this CPPD module explains how roofing scams escalate from minor repairs to costly frauds, highlighting the warning signs investigators should recognise.
Posted: 15 January 2018
ANALYSIS: An investigation into fake works attributed to Cornish artist Alfred Wallis reveals how forensic examination, inter-authority cooperation and careful analysis of provenance prevented consumers from spending up to £125,000 on forged artwork, while highlighting the importance of due diligence for auction houses.
Posted: 15 January 2018
ANALYSIS: The forthcoming Animal Health Law Regulation places new expectations on animal professionals and competent authorities, raising important questions about expertise, resources and enforcement as the UK prepares for a changing regulatory landscape after leaving the EU.
Posted: 15 January 2018
ANALYSIS: Camden Trading Standards' successful Upper Tribunal case against Foxtons established a binding legal precedent on letting agents' fees, strengthening enforcement of the Consumer Rights Act and ensuring consumers receive clear information about the charges they face.
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