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Trading Standards Wales News

Farmer prosecuted for serious animal welfare offences

09/09/2026

A Vale of Glamorgan farmer has been convicted of serious animal welfare offences following a prosecution brought by Shared Regulatory Services.

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9
Sep
2026

Magistrates order vape shops to close following counterfeit sales

Three more vape shops on a busy city centre street in Swansea have been forced to close after being caught selling illegal and counterfeit goods.

25
Aug
2026

Warning over children’s toys

Newport’s Trading Standards officers are advising people, including parents and retailers, to be careful when buying children’s toys, particularly when they are the latest “fad”.

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