TS law to be enforced in Guernsey

Trading Standards legislation is to be enacted in the bailiwick of Guernsey in October

No safe haven for criminals

TS teams are encouraged to spread the word about the Tick Box self storage scheme

Border control: Point of impact

What is being done to support those fighting to stem the tide of illegal imports?

Orkney TS praised for successes

Orkney Islands Trading Standards has won praise for some of its recent work

Touchstone winners make their mark

The Touchstone Awards continue to celebrate the importance of hallmarking

Old problems, new solutions

As well as upholding the oldest form of consumer protection, the BHC champions innovation

New fireworks rules in Scotland

Ian Hillier examines what new fireworks legislation means for Trading Standards

North West clamps down on rogues

A day of action in the North West warned locals of the dangers posed by rogue traders

Hiding in plain sight

How Operation CeCe has brought together a network of groups to stub out the problem of illicit tobacco

‘Proper enforcement’ needed on tobacco

The newly published Khan Review highlights the need for robust tobacco enforcement

Touchstone Award seeks nominees

The Touchstone Award celebrates trading standards success stories in hallmarking

Speaking out for consumers

How TSOs can gain a seat at the table when new standards are being developed

In at the deep end

Trading standards enforcement is no easy task - especially in the face of ever-decreasing resources

A long-term solution to illicit tobacco?

Could a novel approach to prosecution put a stop to illicit tobacco once and for all?

Community service in Tower Hamlets

Two projects show what can be achieved by engaging with the local community

CTSI responds to product safety report

CTSI has welcomed the publication of a report into product safety by the NAO