Trading Standards Wales News

Toxic squeezy dumpling toys containing cancer-causing chemical seized by Trading Standards

Shared Regulatory Services Trading Standards Officers have pulled toxic squeezy dumpling toys, which contain a cancer-causing chemical, from retailer’s shelves. The chemical is highly volatile, meaning it turns into vapor easily, making it dangerous for children to inhale while playing.

2
May
2026

30
Apr
2026

BBC Feature Highlights the Role and Challenges of Trading Standards Professionals

The BBC has recently highlighted some of the challenges Trading Standards professionals can face while working to protect consumers and local communities.

29
Apr
2026

Illegal tobacco seized in Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire County Council’s Trading Standards has led a multi-agency operation to seize a significant quantity of illegal tobacco from a retail premises in Abergavenny.

27
Apr
2026

Swansea Council-led investigation finds medical company guilty

The director of a Leicester-based company, responsible for providing medical certificates for HGV drivers in the UK, found guilty of fraud.

9
Apr
2026

Support the Crimestoppers campaign: Illegal tobacco fuels organised crime

Trading Standards Wales is supporting the Crimestoppers campaign highlighting the harm caused by illegal tobacco.

13
Mar
2026

Unlicensed substance injected during cosmetic procedures

A Gwynedd woman, who claimed to be a trainee nurse, injected customers with a substance unlicensed for UK use during cosmetic procedures.

2
Feb
2026

Illegal goods seized from Flintshire shops

Illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes have been seized in raids at two Flintshire shops.