Most businesses inspected are following fireworks rules
Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service recently inspected 49 businesses and shops across Devon and Somerset to ensure they were following firework safety regulations – and we found … Continue reading
Exeter carer who acted as a loan shark is given community order
A 47-year-old woman has been given a 12-month community order with 300 hours of unpaid work after admitting acting as a loan shark in the Exeter area. Renita Mendoza lent … Continue reading
Don’t fall for a loan shark. They’re not your friend
With energy prices set to rise and people on lower incomes possibly worrying about their finances this winter, Trading Standards is reminding people not to be tempted by ‘loan sharks’. … Continue reading
Now its getting colder, have you dug out your hot water bottle? Here are a few things to remember…
As the temperature begins to drop, Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is advising people to check their hot water bottles and follow safety guidelines before use this … Continue reading
Taunton business prosecuted after vape sale to under 18
The owner of a corner shop has been ordered to pay £2,326 after an employee sold a disposable vape to a customer who was under 18. It’s the third prosecution … Continue reading
Traders reminded to ‘ask for ID’ after another shop owner is fined for selling vapes
The owner of a vapes shop has been ordered to pay fines and costs of £3,550 after he admitted selling vapes to a customer under the age of 18. It’s … Continue reading
Thousands of pounds worth of illicit tobacco seized in Exmouth
Illegal tobacco products and vapes worth more than £10,000 were discovered by detection dogs and seized by Trading Standards officers during an operation in Exmouth, East Devon, last week. It … Continue reading
Spray foam insulation removal scam warning
Trading Standards is warning consumers to be wary of cold callers pressuring them to pay to have spray foam insulation removed – insulation that in many cases was only installed … Continue reading
Buying beach products this summer? Look at the label…
The summer holidays are here and Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is offering some helpful reminders when you are buying products to help you and your family … Continue reading
Most shops ‘refuse’ to sell vapes to children
An operation by Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service (HotSW TS) and supported by Devon and Cornwall Police has found that the majority of Plymouth businesses recently visited … Continue reading