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CTSI can provide expert opinion on national trading standards policy and legislation. However, if you are looking for details of a specific case it is most likely a matter for the local authority trading standards team.
Knives and alcohol still being sold to children in London shops
Posted: 14/09/18
Test purchases conducted by London Trading Standards (LTS) have shown that shops in London are still selling knives and alcohol to children as young as 13. Tobacco was also high on the list of age-restricted products sold to children, with tobacco being sold to 14-year olds.
Problems with a letting agent in London? – “report it to help sort it”
Posted: 13/09/18
Trading Standards services in London are working together to help tackle problems with letting agents who aren’t complying with the law and are leading nationally on this issue.
Londoners urged to use caution when buying used cars
Posted: 12/09/18
An estimated fifth of used cars advertised through online platforms have unresolved or outstanding safety issues, warns London Trading Standards (LTS) in light of its recent research.
London Trading Standards anti-fraud action saves consumers £2m a year
Posted: 11/09/18
Londoners have been prevented from being ripped off by over £2 million over the last 12 months, thanks to trading standards tackling rogue traders across the capital.
74% of used tyres checked by Trading Standards failed to meet safety standards
Posted: 10/09/18
Almost three quarters (74%) of used tyres inspected by trading standards have failed to meet legal safety standards, says London Trading Standards (LTS).
