Trading Standards Wales News

Trading Standards keep up the pressure on illegal vapes and tobacco in Wrexham

3 month closure orders imposed on Wrexham Mini Market, Bridge Street Wrexham and Wrexham Corner Market, Kingsmills Road, Wrexham in September for selling illegal tobacco and vapes were extended by Wrexham Magistrates courts on 9th Dec.

2
Jan
2026

Rogue Trader Ordered to Pay Over £6,000 Following Caerphilly Trading Standards Investigation

A rogue trader from Pembroke has been ordered to pay more than £6,000 after misleading a local resident into paying thousands of pounds for unnecessary roofing work.

23
Dec
2025

Launch of Trading Standards Wales Manifesto 2026 and Impacts & Outcomes Report 2024/25

Trading Standards services in Wales unveil 2026 Manifesto and Impact & Outcomes Report 2024/25

15
Dec
2025

Reports of door to door fraudsters claiming to be from Cardiff Council

Shared Regulatory Services has received reports from residents in Cardiff concerning uninvited visits by fraudsters saying that they are from the council.

15
Dec
2025

Electrical works left Anglesey petrol station in dangerous condition

A Bolton-based company has been fined £20,000 after electrical works left an Anglesey petrol station in a dangerous condition.

27
Nov
2025

Trading Standards remind residents and businesses about sunbed safety

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is reminding residents to choose salons that meet current sunbed safety standards and to be aware of the laws that protect consumers from unsafe UV exposure.