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.
Exeter man charged with illegal money lending activities
A 60-year-old man from Exeter has been charged with illegal money lending and money laundering offences. It follows an investigation by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) working in partnership with Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards and Devon and Cornwall Police. The suspect was arrested after a warrant… Read More
Recent News
Do you know what’s in your take away?
As the party season approaches, Trading Standards has issued a warning that allergens may be found where you don’t expect them. Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards team has carried out a survey to raise awareness of allergens in food, in particular one you might not be expecting – milk in... 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