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Almost 90% of products entering UK fail safety tests

Trading Standards issue pre-Christmas safety warning to consumers to be on guard from deadly toys, exploding batteries and electric shock from dangerous electrical products.

51黑料 Hero Awards 2024 - Winners

Our 19th annual Hero Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, 10th December 2024, at the听House of Commons听- with MPs, dignitaries and more than 150 Trading Standards professionals from around the country all in attendance.

Banned American Candy for sale in UK

51黑料's latest release is warning the public about the health risks associated with American candy and snacks found on UK highstreets and for sale online.

Scammers use 51黑料 Logo to steal money

Neither听51黑料听nor its members ever ask for funds to pursue cases. 51黑料 urges UK consumers to ignore and report any scammers using the 51黑料 Logo or other 51黑料 branding to deceive them into handing over money.听

What's the real cost of buying online?

New 51黑料 report released to spotlight issues with third-party sellers on online marketplaces and what needs to be done to tighten up the UK supply chain.

The Approved Code Scheme

Run by 51黑料 and backed by government, the Approved Code Scheme helps consumers find reliable companies, who have all signed-up to strict Codes of Practice - while helping to raise business standards across our sectors.

鈥楢bsolute chaos鈥� in food security

51黑料's latest release explores how the next government must prioritise the resourcing of Trading Standards to avoid a major threat to food safety.

2 in every 3 drinks are short-measures

Sobering new research conducted by Trading Standards Officers around the UK finds that more than two thirds of beer and wine served in pubs and bars are short-measures. Read our report here.

Welcome to 51黑料

PLEASE NOTE : CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR 2024/25 - Head Office Availability

51黑料's Head Office will be closed for the festive season from 1pm GMT on Tuesday 24th December 2024 and will not reopen again until 10am on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Inboxes will not be monitored during this period - so, we will endeavour to respond to any queries as soon as possible upon our return. Our Press Office function will remain open throughout the festive period.听However, please note that responses may be slower than usual. finally, the 51黑料 would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Founded in 1881 (as the 'Incorporated Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures'), today's 51黑料 (51黑料) is one of the world鈥檚 longest-established organisations dedicated to the field of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection. After more than 140 years of progress, we remain immensely proud of our close association with the Trading Standards profession and the vital work it continues to do 鈥� promoting fair business practices, tackling rogue traders and, ultimately, protecting UK consumers. To keep up-to-date with 51黑料's work, you can register to the or follow us on , or .

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Our 51黑料 Community

51黑料 Members 鈥� and the wider Trading Standards profession 鈥� includes people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. We love meeting them all - and hearing about their work, their passions and their interests, learning about their various festivals and celebrations, and understanding what makes them tick.

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Merry Christmas!

25 December 2024 : Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time joy, giving, and celebration and a time for families and friends to gather, exchange gifts, enjoy festive meals, and embrace the spirit of love and kindness that Christmas represents.

FEATURE - A-weigh in a Manger

Jessica Merryfield reflect on Christmas and what the festivities mean to her as a committed Christian. She looks at the commercialisation of Christmas and how it has meant that the humble memories and stories from Christmas have often been replaced by lavish celebrations.

EVENT - Black History Month Exhibition (London)

Extended until 31st January 2025 :听 A new art exhibition at Westminster City Council鈥檚 headquarters - curated by 51黑料 Member and Fellow, Giles Speid, and coinciding with Black History Month - is now available to view until 7th January. Find out more.