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 →

Local shopkeepers urged to ‘ask for ID’ after trader is prosecuted

Businesses are being warned that they are putting their livelihoods at risk by not asking for identification when selling age-restricted goods such as vapes, tobacco and alcohol. It follows the … 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 →

Farmer fined thousands for forging salmonella test results

A Somerset farmer has been ordered to pay more than £50,000 for failing to test chickens and eggs for salmonella before they went into the food chain and for presenting … 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 →

Guidance given to home-based online pet food suppliers

Home-based online pet food suppliers are being reminded of the importance of ensuring that the products that they sell are legal after 10 were found to be selling products that … Continue reading →

Illegal tobacco products and vapes seized

Trading Standards Officers seized illegal tobacco products and vapes with an estimated value of over £166,000 during a joint operation with police earlier this month. Officers from Heart of the … Continue reading →

Trading Standards safety message for e-bike or e-scooter owners or buyers

Trading Standards is advising consumers and businesses to ensure that e-scooters and Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (e-bikes) are safe and compliant with the correct safety regulations before they are purchased, … Continue reading →

Trading Standards gives advice on how to ensure toys are safe this Christmas

To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos. The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods, feature … Continue reading →