5 Feb 2024 Cwmbran shop ordered to close to prevent criminal and anti-social behaviour A shop in Old Cwmbran has been served with a Court Order, requiring it to close for three months, following action by the Council’s Trading Standards Team. Read more
1 Feb 2024 Selling counterfeit tobacco leads to prison for Swansea man A man caught with thousands of counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco and cash in his car in Swansea, has been jailed. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more