Thanks to colleagues at Vale of Glamorgan Council, we have teamed up with Bro Radio to produce a series of PODCASTS for our Trading Standards Wales Spotlight 2025
We hope the 'Ask the Regulator' podcasts will provide you with an insight into the world of Trading Standards and how we work together to protect consumers and support businesses across Wales.
Look for updates on this page as we present new episodes each day between November 11th - 13th,
Day 1 - Tuesday, November 11th
In the first in a series of podcasts, Jemma is joined by Jerry Burnie from the BTHA and Rhys Harries from Swansea Trading Standards to discuss the safety of toys and electrical products.
Take a look at the links below for further guidance and advice from the organisations we work closely with to help protect consumers:
British Toy and Hobby Association
Business Companion product safety guidance
Electrical Safety First advice for businesses
Advice from the Office for Product Safety and Standards
CTSI update on PRAM (Product Safety and Metrology Act)
Intellectual Property Office - campaign about fake toys
Day 2 - Wednesday, November 12th
Kerry Nicol from CTSI and Natalie Burrows from SRS join Jemma to discuss the latest developments with cosmetic products and treatments and how to keep yourself safe.
More information from our key partners in the links below
Day 3 - Thursday, November 13th
Jemma is joined by Steve Bumford from SRS and Viv Jones from Carmarthenshire Trading Standards to discuss doorstep crime issues in Wales and how the Buy with Confidence scheme can help.
Off-premises contracts - Business Companion guidance
Care and Repair Cymru
Buy with Confidence
For our Spotlight event we are running a special discount for new Welsh business applications received between 13th November and the 31st March 2026. Once the application fee has been paid, new businesses accepted onto the scheme will receive 50% off the first year of their membership fees. For more information, please contact:
bwc-srswales@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk