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Trading standards success in reducing the prevalence of new psychoactive substances (NPS)
Posted: 07/09/16
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: 22/08/16
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: 16/08/16
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: 09/08/16
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: 08/08/16
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.