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Scottish Trading Standards find serious pricing issues in supermarkets and convenience stores that are costing consumers £millions across Scotland
Posted: 03/22/2023
An investigation by local authority Trading Standards services in Scotland has found a range of pricing issues in shops across Scotland, to the detriment of consumers and may be contributing to the cost of living crisis to the tune of many millions of pounds.
New guidance launched for holiday caravan park owners and operators
Posted: 03/09/2023
Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publish guidance for holiday caravan park owners and operators.
February news and policy round-up
Posted: 02/24/2023
A round-up of the main news stories and media coverage this month
CTSI shares food scandal concerns
Posted: 02/21/2023
CTSI shares NFU chief’s concerns about potential for ‘disastrous’ food scandal.
£40,000 worth of illegal vapes taken off City streets set to be destroyed
Posted: 02/16/2023
The City of London Corporation’s Trading Standards team has seized £40,000 worth of banned vapes from a Square Mile retailer.