Below you will find the most recent news directly from Trading Standards South West (TSSW), the authorities in the South West that are part of TSSW, or projects operated by TSSW. All the news from the authorities is sourced directly from its respective press office.
Trading Standards Seizes Large Amounts of Illicit Tobacco
Trading Standards officers seized a large amount of illegal tobacco, in raids in Devon and Somerset last Friday, estimated to be worth more than £200,000. Officers from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service, were supported by Avon & Somerset Police, Devon and Cornwall Police, the South West… Read More
Recent News
Protect Children From Illegal Vapes, Doctors Say
“The BBC has been told of a rise in complaints to Trading Standards over illicit vapes and shops selling them to children – increasing from dozens each month last year to hundreds per month in 2022, with thousands of counterfeit and unregulated products being seized. A recent survey by health... Read More
Popular Allergen Awareness Resource Accessible in More Languages
Polish, Bulgarian, Romanian and Hungarian versions now available The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) in partnership with Trading Standards Wales and the Greater Gwent Food Group has announced several new translations of the popular “Allergen Awareness Resources”. Having launched in September 2021, the resources provide vital information to those invested... Read More