An investigation by a consumer watchdog has revealed inadequate staffing levels for trading standards in many areas of the United Kingdom. As part of a Freedom of Information request into capacity and ...

Trading standards teams across the UK are increasingly deprioritizing investigations into scams, counterfeit goods and other crimes due to limited resources, according to new research by Which? The ...

New UK Trading Standards require estate agents to disclose all material information upfront. Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and lifetime bans from the ...

The UK's Trading Standards Institute has warned that children are illegally buying violent and adult-rated videogames through online auction sites such as Ebay. Ninety per cent of retailers tested by ...

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Mercury is a chemical banned in cosmetic products as it is highly toxic and can have serious health effects. Exposure can be ...