⚠️ Swallowing magnets or button batteries can hurt or kill your child. ✋Keep them safe by always storing batteries out of reach. 🔋 Even small batteries can cause serious injuries. 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=6bvYI2… #SmallHazardsBigHarm

🤖 Curious how #AI can help with everyday business tasks? Small businesses in Mid & East Devon & Exeter can join a free workshop in Cullompton on 18th Sept - no tech know-how needed! Delivered by Lisa Lessware and Techosaurus CTO Scott Quilter. Book 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/zero-to-ai-g…

Always check who you are buying from when buying a baby sleep product online. You could be buying from a third-party seller and not the online platform itself.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Exminster, Teignbridge, Devon. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. See gov.uk/bird-flu for info. #BirdFlu

🚨 Beware of cryptocurrency scams. ℹ️Firms offering crypto products in the UK must: ✅ Be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority. ✅ Have permission to promote crypto products. Find out how crypto investment scams work, how to avoid them and what to do if you’re

The Beyond the Bin Fund is providing grants up to £45,000 for innovative solutions that increase the recycling or reuse of on-the-go paper cups in the UK - apply by 31 October 2025. Find out more: devon.gov.uk/fundingnews/fu…

This week the Commissioner has launched her latest grant scheme which is offering organisations, charities and voluntary groups in Devon and Cornwall the chance to apply for their share of £330,000 worth of funding devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/pcc-invites-co…

ℹ️Got a smart device in your home? ✅Check out these top tips on how to manage the security of your devices and help protect your privacy. Find out more: ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/smart… #CyberProtect

Beware of employment fraud! Find out what it is and how to stay safe in this guide from Devon and Cornwall Police community-messaging.dc.police.uk/Alerts/A/31169…

🗨Have your say! Trading Standards covers 13 different function areas from animal health to weights and measures. What do you think we should focus on? Let us know in our quick survey 👇 devon.cc/ts_survey

❓Do you know if items in your home have been recalled? Check the latest product safety recalls here 👇 devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/consumer/produ…

🛒Have a consumer issue or query? You might find the answer quickly in our online guides 👇 devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/consumer/consu… ℹ️If you want more advice or to talk to someone about problems with a trader or business, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline 👇 citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-m…

Do you run a business that sells domestic solid fuel? If so, it’s important that your business complies with current regulations. Learn more businesscompanion.info/en/quick-guide…

⚠️ Product Safety Report: Hisense Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2508-0198) presenting risk of fire as it may overheat during normal use. The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme. Owners are warned to stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer to

Does your business use weights or measures to ensure the accuracy of goods or services you provide? Make sure they are accurate by getting them tested by our Calibration Services, which are UKAS accredited for weight testing and calibration. Find out more: devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/business/weigh…

This weekend check if your biosecurity and bird housing could be improved. The AIPZ is in place across GB. The risk of #birdflu is high if your biosecurity is poor. gov.uk/guidance/bird-…

2024-25 was another busy year for our service - find out more about all that we achieved in our 2024-25 Annual Performance Report on the link below ⤵️ devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/about-us/servi…

Six more shops - four in Torquay and two in Paignton - were closed for peddling illegal tobacco and vapes this week, the highest number of closures of its kind ever seen in Devon on a single day. Read more in our press release⤵️ devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/six-more-shops…

Unsafe gas appliances can put you at risk from Carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, fires and explosions. Check to see if your stove has been recalled: gov.uk/product-safety… #gassafetyweek

📺Tune in to Spotlight on BBC One at 6.30pm this evening to see our Operations Manager Alex Fry talk about our work dealing with illegal tobacco and vapes, after six shops were closed in Torbay for peddling illegal tobacco and vapes this week.