With the festive season in full swing, a recent survey by Swindon Borough Council’s Trading Standards team found that short measures are being served in some pubs and bars. In a joint inspection with the Council’s Licensing department, Trading Standards officers visited 10 bars and pubs in the Borough and …
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Cost of Living Advice
In this cost of living crisis consumers might find the research and information produced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) useful. They have produced a guide encouraging people to be more aware of unit pricing when shopping to help their money go further. The short guide explains what unit …
First time cooking in a shared #StudentKitchen?
The @Food Standards Agency has a great guide on food safety and hygiene for students. From advice on fridge space, to leftovers, to managing allergies – it’s all in there. Take a look now: https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/student-guide-to-food-safety-and-hygiene
Anything But Standard – celebrating the Trading Standards profession
CTSI’s Anything But Standard campaign celebrates the diversity of the Trading Standards profession. A career in Trading Standards is … Anything But Standard! Trading Standards professionals protect the public through every stage of their lives, without most people even being aware of it. The work they do around the country …
Introduction to the Blog area
The key aim of Trading Standards South West is to work collectively as a region to develop materials that help inform our communities of the work we do and the emerging threats we have identified from consumer complaints both in the South West and further afield. We complete regular analyses …