Trading Standards Wales News

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.

21
Nov
2023

24
Oct
2022

Trading Standards Wales Week is here!

We are delighted to welcome you to our inaugural Trading Standards Week, a week designed to highlight issues that impact on all of our lives, a week of podcasts and video clips designed to highlight some of the key issues that face consumers and businesses at a time of considerable economic uncertainty.

23
Oct
2022

Warning that 'Vape' products can lead to further addictions

Trading Standards Wales warns that children accessing age restricted goods can lead to involvement with more serious issues; it is no longer simply about accessing a cigarette and the health implications that follow.

20
Oct
2022

Rogue builder sent to prison after Trading Standards prosecution

A rogue builder who continued to carry out shoddy work after appearing in court has started a 10 month prison sentence.

27
Sep
2022

Keep small children away from blind cords

The recent death of a young child has highlighted the fact that millions of homes across the UK are fitted with blinds with looped cords.

31
Jul
2022

Gwynedd caravan and motorhome distributor guilty of safety offence

The defendant has been ordered to pay £11,211.00 for supplying a dangerous motorhome

31
Jul
2022

Trader prosecuted for selling fake designer t-shirts

A man has pleaded guilty to the possession and sale of counterfeit clothing after he was caught selling fake designer t-shirts on Facebook.