Trading Standards Wales News

Facebook sellers admit peddling fake designer items

Two women have admitted to trading in counterfeit designer goods, using selling groups on Facebook.

20
Feb
2023

30
Nov
2022

Bonvilston man sentenced to another six months for animal welfare offences

A Bonvilston man has been sentenced to six months in prison for the mistreatment of horses and dogs and breaching a lifetime ban on keeping animals, following a prosecution by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

16
Nov
2022

Suspended jail term for man who sold dangerous second hand cars

A Haverfordwest man has received a suspended prison term for selling dangerous and unsafe second hand cars following a Pembrokeshire County Council investigation.

8
Nov
2022

Aberdare store sold counterfeit tobacco products and disposable vapes to children

The store has been issued with a three-month closure order following a hearing at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court.

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.