Trading Standards Wales News

Residents warned after reports of rogue driveway traders across Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire County Council’s Trading Standards is urging residents to remain vigilant following reports of doorstep callers offering driveway and tarmac services across the county.

8
Aug
2026

11
Jun
2026

Swansea resident receives lifetime ban for animal cruelty

Swansea Council has welcomed the outcome of a long-running investigation into complaints about the welfare of animals kept by Mr Wayne Erasmus.

11
Jun
2026

Swansea Council investigation into fraudulent food mislabelling leads to £500,000 fine

Kismet Kebabs Limited has been fined £500,000, along with £259,000 costs at Swansea Crown Court following a major investigation by Swansea Council into fraudulent food mislabelling.

28
May
2026

Counterfeit Crime Doesn’t Pay: Seller Jailed After Investigation

The case followed an investigation by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Trading Standards, who identified a Facebook page ‘Gemma G’s Fashion Factory advertising for sale counterfeit goods.

2
May
2026

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.

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.