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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.
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.
Posted: 16 January 2019
UPDATES: Oxfordshire Trading Standards investigations have led to a shop losing its alcohol licence, demonstrating how repeated enforcement work can remove trading privileges when businesses fail to comply.
Posted: 08 January 2019
OPINION: Hallmarking’s long history makes it one of Britain’s oldest consumer protection tools, giving buyers confidence in precious metals and preserving a trusted measure of authenticity, quality and value.
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: 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: 28 September 2018
UPDATES: A Leeds supermarket and its director were fined after selling mislabelled lamb mince containing beef and food past its use-by date, reinforcing the importance of food safety and accurate product descriptions.
Posted: 14 September 2018
ANALYSIS: Test purchasing across London reveals continuing illegal sales of knives, alcohol and tobacco to children, underlining the need for coordinated enforcement with police and retailers to tackle youth harm and knife crime.
Posted: 12 May 2018
ANALYSIS: Pricing law relies heavily on principles rather than rigid rules. This feature examines how traders, regulators and guidance bodies interpret fairness in practice, and why inconsistent price presentation can damage consumer trust.
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