Trading Standards Wales News

Trading Standards Wales Week - Day 5 - Cheap and Nasty

Trading Standards Wales warn consumers about cheap imports and counterfeits and remind them of the expression “buy cheap, buy twice”. Occasionally, that 'bargain' could cost more than expected.

19
Apr
2024

30
Jan
2024

Two Tone Vapes Ltd prosecuted for selling a vape to a 15 year old girl

The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child.

18
Dec
2023

Newport City Trading Standards : Vape sold to underage teenager

Newport City Council has successfully prosecuted a shop owner after the sale of a disposable vape to someone aged under 18.

15
Dec
2023

Prosecution follows misuse of logos

A local property maintenance company has pleaded guilty to misuse of accreditation logos at a hearing in Caernarfon Magistrates, following a case brought to Anglesey Trading Standards Section.

14
Dec
2023

Initiative in place to curb the sale of fake goods on local social media groups

Efforts to protect local consumers and small businesses from the harm caused by the growing trade in fake goods on local social media buying-and-selling groups are being boosted thanks to an important initiative.

13
Dec
2023

Thousands of imported soft drinks removed from the UK market

Shared Regulatory Service (SRS) has removed thousands of imported American soft drinks and confectionery including Mountain Dew, Bang Energy, Cheetos & Takis due to them containing prohibited additives.

21
Nov
2023

Shop issued with Closure Order after selling illegal vapes to children

A shop has been ordered to close down after Trading Standards Officers discovered it had been selling illegal vape products and vapes to children.