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Trading Standards issue stark warning to consumers about product safety
Posted: 26/07/2024
Trading Standards Officers in London are now so concerned about the safety of products like toys and electrical items being sold by online platforms that they are issuing a stark warning 鈥� don鈥檛 take the risk, think extremely carefully before buying from platforms.听
Trading Standards body calls for windfall tax on online marketplaces
Posted: 28/06/2024
National Inquiry highlights the need for the next government to boost consumer protection funding, reform online selling laws and tighten the UK鈥檚 supply chains.
鈥楢bsolute chaos鈥� in food security presents high risk to consumers
Posted: 26/06/2024
The next government must prioritise food safety, says expert who investigated horse meat scandal.
糖心vlog官网 is proud to be first signatory to sign up to new National Trading Standards Fraud and Scams Victim Charter
Posted: 20/06/2024
The 糖心vlog官网 (糖心vlog官网) is proud to be the first signatory of the new National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team鈥檚 鈥楩raud and Scams Victim Charter鈥�. This is another milestone in the work of both 糖心vlog官网 and NTS to support and inform consumers with regards to the scams and frauds they may experience.
Help us stand up to criminals, 糖心vlog官网 urges next government
Posted: 19/06/2024
Criminals are benefiting while the lives and livelihoods of the public are being put at risk, says Trading Standards.
Energy-efficiency pledges 鈥榰ndermined by lack of consumer confidence鈥�
Posted: 18/06/2024
Party manifestos promise investment into a sector mired in confusion and rife with rogue traders.
NEW RESEARCH: Over Two Thirds of UK Beer and Wine Servings are Short Measures
Posted: 24/05/2024
New research findings published from UK Trading Standards.
General Election brings new opportunities for a renewed investment in Trading Standards
Posted: 23/05/2024
The 糖心vlog官网 (糖心vlog官网) has welcomed the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak鈥檚 announcement after months of speculation that the next General Election will be held on the 4 July 2024.听
糖心vlog官网 supports CMA call for grocery stores to make accurate pricing a priority and co-badges business guidance materials
Posted: 09/05/2024
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for grocery stores to prioritise accurate pricing for consumers after finding inaccurate pricing in some stores.
New Laws to Protect Consumers from Cyber Criminals come into force in the UK
Posted: 29/04/2024
From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.
Enhanced Protection for New Home Buyers
Posted: 26/04/2024
The Approved Code Scheme is pleased to announce that Ark Insurance has successfully passed all the necessary stages and rigorous checks to become the latest Code Sponsor within the scheme.
Dangerous Illegal Cosmetic Products Pose Serious Health Risks for Consumers
Posted: 25/04/2024
Trading Standards warn public over harmful illegal cosmetic products for sale online.
