Trading Standards Services in Worcestershire news

Rogue trader warning as the flood clean-up begins

Published on Wednesday, 18th January 2023

As the river levels are going down, for many the recovery clean-up has just begun.

Consumers are urged to get savvy online
Published on Friday, 18th November 2022
Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Worcestershire Trading Standards are helping people to shop safely online.
Illegal Vapes seized in Trading Standards raids across the County
Published on Wednesday, 28th September 2022
Worcestershire County Council Trading Standards team has seized illegal vapes from a number of shops.
Illegal tobacco peddlers feel the heat
Published on Monday, 8th August 2022
During 2021/22, Worcestershire County Council’s Trading Standards team removed over 200,000 illegal cigarettes and over 57Kg of illegal hand rolling tobacco from outlets within the County.
Unknown man in van can land you in trouble
Published on Wednesday, 26th May 2021
Worcestershire Trading Standards is warning businesses to remain vigilant and not to buy goods from people they don’t know or trust.
Green Deal scam letters hit Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 6th May 2021
Worcestershire Trading Standards are warning residents to be wary of scams targeting homeowners about the Green Homes Grant scheme, which closed on 31st March 2021.
Logo or 'no go' - Trading Standards Officers urge consumers to check out trade body membership claims
Published on Wednesday, 18th September 2019
How often are you persuaded to think about the changes to your house you’ve always dreamed about after seeing an TV advert?