Trading Standards Wales News

Facebook seller prosecuted for selling counterfeit clothing

A Facebook trader from Pontypool has pleaded guilty to the sale and possession of counterfeit clothing including North Face, Chanel, Nike and Dior.

3
May
2024

15
Dec
2023

Prosecution follows misuse of logos

A local property maintenance company has pleaded guilty to misuse of accreditation logos at a hearing in Caernarfon Magistrates, following a case brought to Anglesey Trading Standards Section.

14
Dec
2023

Initiative in place to curb the sale of fake goods on local social media groups

Efforts to protect local consumers and small businesses from the harm caused by the growing trade in fake goods on local social media buying-and-selling groups are being boosted thanks to an important initiative.

13
Dec
2023

Thousands of imported soft drinks removed from the UK market

Shared Regulatory Service (SRS) has removed thousands of imported American soft drinks and confectionery including Mountain Dew, Bang Energy, Cheetos & Takis due to them containing prohibited additives.

21
Nov
2023

Shop issued with Closure Order after selling illegal vapes to children

A shop has been ordered to close down after Trading Standards Officers discovered it had been selling illegal vape products and vapes to children.

16
Nov
2023

Rogue roofer handed suspended prison sentence

A rogue roofer who carried out work that wasn’t required on the home of a vulnerable couple and charged them thousands of pounds has been sentenced to a suspended prison term of 15 months.

15
Nov
2023

Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards : Shop issued a Closure Order after selling illegal vapes and vapes to children

A shop has been ordered to close down after Trading Standards Officers discover it had been selling illegal vape products and vapes to children. Eazy Vapes on Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil was issued with a three-month closure order following an investigation by Trading Standards.