Trading Standards Wales News

Latest news on Operation Machinize

Conwy Council Trading Standards, Licensing and CCTV officers are working with North Wales Police, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Border Control as part of the UK-wide National Crime Agency led Operation Machinize.

22
Oct
2026

8
Aug
2026

Rhondda Shop Closed For Illegal Tobacco & Vape Sales

A Rhondda shop has been forced to close after it was issued with a Closure Order by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards department for the illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products, including reports of sales to children.

16
Jul
2026

Warnings over dangerous ‘new craze’ toys

Carmarthenshire County Council's Trading Standards team is urging residents to be cautious when purchasing popular "squishy" or "squeezy" toys following the discovery of unsafe imitation products being sold in the county.

16
Jul
2026

Powys farmer prosecuted for animal welfare offences

A Powys farmer has been prosecuted after pleading guilty to animal welfare offences involving cattle in his care.

15
Jul
2026

Trading Standards secures closure orders against two Wrexham retail premises

Wrexham Council’s Trading Standards Team has successfully obtained more Closure Orders against two retail premises in Wrexham as part of ongoing efforts to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and vaping products and disrupt associated criminal activity.

14
Jul
2026

Illegal Tobacco, Vapes and Unsafe Goods Seized in Multi-Agency Meeting

Thousands of illegal and potentially unsafe products have been seized following a multi-agency operation across the Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff and Bridgend led by Shared Regulatory Services (SRS).

8
Jul
2026

Urgent Warning After 200+ Dangerous Squishy Toys found in RCT

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Trading Standards teams are urging parents and carers to take extra care when buying toys after a staggering 224 unsafe squishy toys were voluntarily surrendered by traders.