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Trading Standards Wales News

Warnings over dangerous ‘new craze’ toys

16/07/2026

Carmarthenshire County Council's Trading Standards team is urging residents to be cautious when purchasing popular "squishy" or "squeezy" toys following the discovery of unsafe imitation products being sold in the county.

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16
Jul
2026

Powys farmer prosecuted for animal welfare offences

A Powys farmer has been prosecuted after pleading guilty to animal welfare offences involving cattle in his care.

15
Jul
2026

Trading Standards secures closure orders against two Wrexham retail premises

Wrexham Council’s Trading Standards Team has successfully obtained more Closure Orders against two retail premises in Wrexham as part of ongoing efforts to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and vaping products and disrupt associated criminal activity.

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