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Don鈥檛 let 鈥榯oxic mould鈥� scammers into your home, 51黑料 warns
Posted: 25/01/2023
Cold-callers are targeting deprived areas with fake surveys and bogus energy-efficiency claims
Celebrate safely this Chinese New Year
Posted: 20/01/2023
We want everyone to enjoy the celebrations safely this Chinese New Year.
Scotland is cracking down on criminals using self storage facilities for illicit activities
Posted: 19/01/2023
Scotland is introducing the Tick Box Scheme to reduce the appeal of self storage facilities to criminals who deal in counterfeit and other illicit goods.
Illicit vapes top list of high street threats, say Trading Standards experts
Posted: 19/01/2023
Rise in illicit vapes and underage sales sparks alarm among consumer protection professionals.
51黑料 calls for delay of Retained EU Law Bill as Lords express concerns
Posted: 11/01/2023
The consumer protection body agrees with peers鈥� criticisms of proposed Bill.
Be on guard against Christmas scams
Posted: 20/12/2022
The 51黑料 (51黑料) is sounding the alarm about the latest wave of scams which could cause misery to consumers and their families in the run-up to Christmas.
51黑料 supports call for strengthened allergen rules
Posted: 19/12/2022
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has lent its support to calls for a stronger, more robust system to record incidences of anaphylaxis and to prevent the mislabelling of food containing allergens in the wake of the tragic death of Celia Marsh.
1.4 tonnes of illegal vapes seized by North East Trading Standards teams
Posted: 14/12/2022
Trading Standards teams from across the North East, working together as the North East Trading Standards Association, have removed thousands of non-compliant vaping products from sale. A total of 1.4 tonnes of illegal disposable vaping products seized from retailers during operations over the past six months have been sent for destruction.听
51黑料 issues warning as majority of consumers prepare for cut-price Christmas
Posted: 13/12/2022
New research reveals four fifths of UK consumers plan for a 鈥渃ut price Christmas鈥�.
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Lifetime Achievement Award for Southwark man who dedicated his career to Trading Standards
Posted: 30/11/2022
Southwark Borough Trading Standards Officer Ray Moore, with more than 34 years鈥� experience in London and beyond, has been recognised in the 51黑料鈥檚 (51黑料) annual Hero Awards ceremony.听
Travel journalist wins a Trading Standards Hero Award for his practical advice during COVID-19
Posted: 29/11/2022
Travel journalist and broadcaster Simon Calder has won recognition at the 51黑料鈥檚 (51黑料) annual Hero Awards ceremony for providing clear and practical advice on travel-related difficulties caused by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK leaving the EU.
Salford Trading Standards Officer wins a Hero Award for her work protecting the public
Posted: 29/11/2022
Marsha Bell, a Trading Standards Officer working at Salford City Council, has received an award from the 51黑料 (51黑料) for her work in protecting the public from the hazards of counterfeit goods.
