Unsafe cosmetics in East Midlands

Non-compliant cosmetics were seized as part of a region-wide collaborative initiative

Nationwide warning over fake toy craze

Fake 'Labubu' dolls have been found around the country, prompting safety concerns

Analysis: More than skin deep

Certain unregulated cosmetic products have caused serious harm to their users

Children ‘at risk’ from nail kits

CTSI is warning that nail glue kits sold online pose serious health risks

CTSI sounds alarm on unsafe cosmetics

Unregulated products such as nasal tanning sprays present serious health risks

Toy Safety Matters in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes TS has teamed up with the BTHA to spread the word about unsafe toys

Shops fail corrosive test purchases

Gloucestershire TS found high levels of non-compliance among local retailers

Suffolk TS seizes unsafe leaf blowers

Hundreds of leaf blowers which posed a fire risk were seized at the Port of Felixstowe

‘Toxic jewellery’ seized at Stansted

Essex TS seized items which contained levels of cadmium and nickel above the legal limit

Illegal e-bike importer guilty

Islington TS has prosecuted a trader who brought unsafe e-bikes into the country

Analysis: Out with the old

What will new legislative and regulatory reform mean for Trading Standards?

E-bike safety: a burning issue

Fires started by e-bikes and e-scooters have cost lives and caused horrific injuries

OPSS examines emerging risks

A new report highlights jetpacks and human implants as areas of potential harm

Dangerous goods intercepted at port

Suffolk TS prevented 349,000 unsafe goods from reaching UK consumers in 2024

Flammable furniture removed from sale

North Tyneside TS seized and destroyed unsafe and unlabelled furniture

Imported plastic steps fail safety tests

Thurrock TS intercepted the items, which were destined for an online marketplace