Obituary: Edward Brian Fallon

A dedicated public servant who showed unwavering support for Trading Standards

‘Significant’ illicit tobacco haul

Highland Council TS have seized a large quantity of illicit cigarettes and tobacco

Analysis: Winter is coming

Are we ready for a new plan to reduce carbon emissions from Scotland’s homes?

Sniffer dog Boo scares illicit sellers

East Ayrshire TS enlisted the help of Boo, despite a chilli reception from shopkeepers

Loan sharks on social media warning

Illegal money lenders in Scotland are targeting their victims on social media

Firework safety in the spotlight

South Lanarkshire TS are conducting test purchases to ensure firework safety

Scam Van takes to the road again

The Scottish Borders Scam Van is spreading the word about how to stay safe from scams

Turn Down Energy Scams, says TSS

Trading Standards Scotland is empowering consumers to avoid home energy scammers

Enforcement Order for car dealer

North Lanarkshire TS received multiple complaints of unroadworthy vehicles

Deadly additive found in fake vodka

FSS and North Lanarkshire TS warn of a harmful ingredient found in counterfeit vodka

EV charging costs ‘too high’ in Scotland

Consumer Scotland has found concerns with electric vehicle charging facilities

Consumer Scotland eyes green sector

Consumer Scotland is to review consumer protection in the energy-efficiency sector

Highland cattle scam site warning

Falkirk Trading Standards took down a bogus website offering Highland cattle for sale

‘Scam Van’ offers advice to residents

People in the Scottish Borders are being offered advice on how to steer clear of scammers

Shopkeeper banned from selling vapes

A shopkeeper who sold vapes to youngsters has been given a 15-month ban

Illicit tobacco seized from street seller

Moray Trading Standards Officers found a rogue trader with £2,000 worth of tobacco