Trading Standards Wales News

Facebook seller prosecuted for selling counterfeit clothing

A Facebook trader from Pontypool has pleaded guilty to the sale and possession of counterfeit clothing including North Face, Chanel, Nike and Dior.

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May
2024

28
Oct
2022

Buy Wisely Online

We have identified that the increase of online transactions throughout and following the pandemic period has resulted in an exponential increase in the value of goods complained about.

27
Oct
2022

A Safe Route to Net Zero

Caution to consumers seeking to reduce their carbon emissions, energy and fuel bills.

26
Oct
2022

What’s on your plate?

Trading Standards Wales reports that sample failures for both allergens and meat speciation are still being reported.

25
Oct
2022

Stay vigilant – Home Fire Safety Check scam

Many members of the public will have personal experience of the many scams that continue to circulate such as Telephone scams, phishing emails, text messages and spoof websites as criminals continue to deceive people into parting with their hard-earned cash.

25
Oct
2022

How to avoid vehicle anxiety

Trading Standards Wales reports that despite rapidly changing consumer habits used cars consistently remains top of the of the top 5 most complained about consumer products.

24
Oct
2022

Trading Standards Wales Week is here!

We are delighted to welcome you to our inaugural Trading Standards Week, a week designed to highlight issues that impact on all of our lives, a week of podcasts and video clips designed to highlight some of the key issues that face consumers and businesses at a time of considerable economic uncertainty.