A good result for our colleagues Trading Standards

Next week Wiltshire Road Safety are working with the Wiltshire & Swindon Road Safety Partnership offering FREE child car seat safety checks. You don't need to have the child(ren) in the car, but it is helpful!

PRODUCT RECALL Argos - Belly and Tongue Bar sets. See bit.ly/3BI9k3h #recall

From toys to tattoo guns, food to face masks visit tradingstandards.uk/consumer-help/… for the latest product recalls and safety notices.

Many rogue traders have adapted to operate online by creating fake profiles to target consumers through trader comparison sites. Always do your research and never be rushed into making a decision. friendsagainstscams.org.uk/doorstepcrime

Planning for when #ThingsGoWrong is important if you're selling any kind of #food made at home. We can help: answer a few questions & our #toolkit for #HomeBasedFoodProducers will provide a tailored #report to help you plan and manage your #HomeBusiness. tssw.org.uk/business/homeb…

Beware! Scammers pretending to be Trading Standards in bogus insurance compensation scam: tradingstandards.uk/news-policy/ne… Anyone who receives this letter should contact Financial Conduct Authority For consumer advice, call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133

Our officers have seized several bottles of “Glens Vodka” suspected to be counterfeit. Fake spirits seized in the past have often been found to be unfit for human consumption and sometimes contain dangerous chemicals. To report the supply of fake alcohol call 0808 223 1133.

Are you or someone you know inundated with scam mail? Maybe you're keen to help track down the criminals behind scams and help put a stop to their activities? If so then why not become a Scam Marshal for the National Trading Standards Scams Team? friendsagainstscams.org.uk/article/217/ma…

Do you have what it takes to be #TradingStandardsApproved? Visit buywithconfidence.gov.uk and apply today! #SmallBiz #localbusiness #GoodBiz #BizHour Devon County Council Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service The Growth Hub - Gloucestershire

Colleagues from Stop Loan Sharks England appeared on BBC Money Box offer advice on how to spot loan sharks and what to do if you are involved with an illegal lender.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Frome, Mendip, Somerset. All bird keepers should remain vigilant & follow stringent biosecurity measures. More info on GOV.UK at: gov.uk/bird-flu #BirdFlu #PoultryKeepers

If you're unsure of your rights when returning faulty goods find out at: citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/somet…

A man from Andover has been prosecuted for fly-tipping in the Marlborough Area. Magistrates imposed an 80-hour Community Order, a three-month disqualification from driving, forfeiture and destruction of the vehicle used, and £750 in costs. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/nZtJ6

An #AvianInfluenza Prevention Zone has come into force across Great Britain as of noon on 17 Oct 2022. This means it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures to protect their birds from #birdflu see full details: gov.uk/government/new…

Our officers were out testing weighbridges last week; making sure the residents and businesses of Wiltshire get a fair deal when weighing their vehicles or trading by weight and helping to keep Wiltshire's roads safe.

The ban on feeding kitchen waste to livestock was introduced after the devastation of foot & mouth disease - the most likely cause of the 2001 outbreak was catering waste being fed to #Pigs. Read more about what you can feed pigs: gov.uk/guidance/afric… #Halloween #PigKeeping

Please be wary of cold callers and scammers that are looking to take advantage of the current cost of living challenges. Our advice is to not engage with any businesses which cold call you either at the door or by phone. Details 👉🏻 orlo.uk/X6Fwt

Product Safety is a big concern for Trading Standards and covers a wide range of possible issues. Next week is International Product Safety Week and you can read more about product safety here: gov.uk/guidance/produ… #ProductSafetyWeek #TradingStandards #SafetyFirst

We’ve been out with Amesbury Police speaking to householders in the Biddesden Lane area of Ludgershall about doorstep crime. Please keep an eye out for any vulnerable neighbours having work carried out. You can report any concerns to us via 08082231133 or the Police via 101.