Trading Standards teams across the country have received reports of cold-callers targeting residents, particularly in socially deprived areas, and offering ‘free surveys’ of homes to check for signs of mould. ow.ly/HbX750MzN9U #Scams #ColdCallers #TradingStandards

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Looking forward to taking part in this conference next week - Trading Standards' contribution to protecting public health is effective, substantial and not always recognised so great to have the chance to discuss

You see a product online for far cheaper than you expected - bagged yourself a bargain, right? Wrong. If the price is too good to be true, it’s likely to be a fake and harmful. There’s a lot at stake when you buy fake. Learn more here: crimestoppers-uk.org/fake-goods

Today we are launching our 2023 youth survey into changing attitudes and behaviours towards drinking, smoking, vaping, shisha and knives. The survey of around 14,000 14 – 17 year olds found that the number of young people smoking in #NorthWest has fallen to a record low.

Today Trading Standards North West launches the 2023 youth survey into changing attitudes and behaviours towards drinking, smoking, vaping, shisha and knives. The survey of around 14,000 14 – 17 year olds found that the number of young people smoking in #NorthWest has fallen to a record low.

📣 Key findings of our 2023 youth survey: 1/ Tobacco smoking has reached its lowest level – 6% of respondents (down from 22% in 2007). 2/ Almost half (48%) of young people now say they never drink. 3/ 14% claim to vape more than once a week, compared to 6% in 2020.

Dangerous products like tobacco, which kills over half of long-term users, still end up in the hands of young people. It is a criminal offence to sell age restricted products to anyone underage. Please report concerns to Citizens Advice Consumer Service 0808 223 1133.

Today Trading Standards North West launches the 2023 youth survey into changing attitudes and behaviours towards drinking, smoking, vaping, shisha and knives. The survey of around 14,000 14 – 17 year olds found that the number of young people smoking in #NorthWest has fallen to a record low.

"You might not see us but we ARE doing it" - TSNW's very own Marsha Bell absolutely nails what Trading Standards is about - what a star!

CTSI Lead Officer for Vaping Marsha Bell joined BBC Panorama last night to highlight the growing concern of teenage vaping. #TradingStandards #Vapes bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

We are determined to stop the worrying rise of youth vaping. ◉ Tackling the illegal sale of vapes to children. ◉ Building a smokefree generation. Have your say on our plans to reduce the appeal and availability of vapes to children: consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/en/65201ed1f34…

John Herriman, CTSI Chief Executive, comments on the closing of the Smokefree Generation and Tackling Youth Vaping consultation Department of Health and Social Care #TradingStandards ow.ly/7lGs50QfUlp

Following the popularity of the Vape Regulation session at CTSI Conference, we are hosting two online sessions to give those unable to attend the opportunity to hear from CTSI Lead Officers in these Q&A sessions. To secure your place, visit: ow.ly/ZZgV50SqNZK

We’ve launched our investigation regarding the sale of tickets for #OasisLive25, including how so-called ‘dynamic pricing’ may have been used. We’re looking at how Ticketmaster may have broken #ConsumerProtection law. Read our press release: gov.uk/government/new…

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📢 Warrington Borough Council is recruiting a Regional Illicit Tobacco Officer to carry out direct enforcement as well as contribute to strategies and plans tackling demand for and supply of illegal tobacco in the region. Visit ➡️ tradingstandards.uk/practitioners/…