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Toy safety fears prompt BTHA to join CTSI’s Retained EU Law Bill campaign
Posted: 02/06/2023
The toy industry body is concerned that important toy safety laws could be lost, putting children at risk and harming British businesses.
Don’t let ‘toxic mould’ scammers into your home, CTSI warns
Posted: 01/25/2023
Cold-callers are targeting deprived areas with fake surveys and bogus energy-efficiency claims
Celebrate safely this Chinese New Year
Posted: 01/20/2023
We want everyone to enjoy the celebrations safely this Chinese New Year.
Scotland is cracking down on criminals using self storage facilities for illicit activities
Posted: 01/19/2023
Scotland is introducing the Tick Box Scheme to reduce the appeal of self storage facilities to criminals who deal in counterfeit and other illicit goods.
Illicit vapes top list of high street threats, say Trading Standards experts
Posted: 01/19/2023
Rise in illicit vapes and underage sales sparks alarm among consumer protection professionals.