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.
Report praises “tireless” Trading Standards
More than £42 million in consumer harm was prevented as trading standards services are praised in a comprehensive report. Released today, the report highlights the ‘exceptional work delivered’ by trading standards teams across England and Wales – which also stopped 20 million illegal products from reaching customers. Compiled by the… Read More
Keeping shoppers safe from rogue traders and counterfeits: 10th anniversary of Real Deal ‘Fake Free Markets’ Charter
Shoppers across the UK are now increasingly likely to enjoy a genuine purchase from their local market, thanks to a consumer-friendly ‘Fake-Free Markets’ charter which is seeing its 10th anniversary this week. An initiative of the National Markets Group for IP Protection (NMG), the Real Deal ‘Fake Free Markets’ Charter… Read More
Recent News
Report praises “tireless” Trading Standards
More than £42 million in consumer harm was prevented as trading standards services are praised in a comprehensive report. Released today, the report highlights the ‘exceptional work delivered’ by trading standards teams across England and Wales – which also stopped 20 million illegal products from reaching customers. Compiled by the... Read More
Drainage engineer prosecuted for misleading 94-year-old Dorset woman
A drainage engineer from Bournemouth has been prosecuted and ordered to pay over £9,000 after he misled a 94-year-old woman about work done at her West Parley home. On 18 September 2019, at Poole Magistrates’ Court, Brendon James White, aged 26, of Cheriton Avenue, Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to two offences... Read More