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Trading standards success in reducing the prevalence of new psychoactive substances (NPS)
Posted: 09/07/2016
New figures demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of Scotland wide enforcement activity to reduce the harm caused by NPS sales.
Trading standards experts to attend political party conferences
Posted: 08/22/2016
Trading standards experts from CTSI will be taking part in three of the major party political conferences later this year.
Motor Codes urges consumers to do their homework before buying a new car
Posted: 08/16/2016
Motor Codes advises motorists to do their due diligence and read the small print when buying a new car.
Study shows four in ten retailers flout laws on nicotine inhaling products
Posted: 08/09/2016
Almost 40% of retailers illegally sold nicotine e-cigarettes and vaping liquids to children and young people in the first national test purchase operation since the practice was banned.
Total GB trading standards spend falls to £1.99 per person, per year
Posted: 08/08/2016
The government is accused of failing to adequately protect consumers and honest businesses after it emerged the total trading standards spend in Great Britain has fallen to just £1.99 per person, per year.
