Trading Standards Wales News

Illegal Tobacco & Vapes Seized!

On Tuesday 10th June, Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) Trading Standards, in collaboration with Regional Trading Standards officers under Operation Cece, Gwent Police, and the Home Office, carried out a targeted operation in Risca.

18
Jun
2025

16
May
2025

Huge counterfeit toy seizure by Swansea Trading Standards

Huge quantities of counterfeit and unsafe toys thought to be valued between £6 - £10million have been seized, in one of the largest multi-agency operations in the UK.

24
Apr
2025

Trading Standards keep up the pressure on shops selling illegal tobacco and vapes

On Tuesday 15th April Trading Standards Officers from Wrexham Council’s Public Protection seized suspect product from two premises in Wrexham in an ongoing campaign to disrupt the local market for illegal tobacco and vapes. Illegal product was seized from the two premises and investigations continue.

4
Apr
2025

Swansea food businesses fined for selling unsafe food

Restaurants and fast-food outlets in Swansea are being urged to take allergies linked to certain food ingredients more seriously.

4
Apr
2025

Wrexham Council closes another illegal vape and tobacco shop

Yet another shop in Wrexham city centre has been closed down for selling illegal vapes and tobacco

27
Mar
2025

Crackdown on illegal tobacco in Pembrokeshire

A multi-agency operation has resulted in the seizure of illegal tobacco, vapes and cash from two shops in Pembrokeshire, as part of a major crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade.

18
Mar
2025

Car company director guilty of selling dangerous vehicle

A car company director, in Rhondda Cynon Taf has been fined for selling an unsafe vehicle and potentially endangering life.