Trading Standards Wales News

Aberystwyth Justice Centre sentences two for severe animal welfare violations

On 6th November at Aberystwyth Justice Centre, Ms. Rosie Crees and Mr. John Morgan were sentenced for 8 offences each under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

19
Nov
2024

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.

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.