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£40,000 worth of illegal vapes taken off City streets set to be destroyed
Posted: 16/02/23
The City of London Corporation’s Trading Standards team has seized £40,000 worth of banned vapes from a Square Mile retailer.
Warning over unsafe ‘Boxo Blend’ blenders after fatal fire
Posted: 14/02/23
Islington Council has issued a warning about unsafe ‘Boxo Blend’ kitchen blenders, after one of the devices caused a fatal flat fire in Haringey.
CTSI welcomes LGA’s call for stronger rules to prevent underage vape sales
Posted: 11/02/23
The Trading Standards body supports stricter regulation of the display and positioning of vapes in retail premises.
Give romance scammers the cold shoulder this Valentine’s Day, CTSI urges
Posted: 10/02/23
Trading Standards experts are warning those looking to fall in love not to fall for romance scams.
CTSI issues warning about e-bike and e-scooter battery fires
Posted: 09/02/23
Trading Standards urges public and retailers to avoid non-compliant devices following dramatic surge in house fires.
