Online counterfeit sellers sentenced

A duo who sold dangerous electrical goods have been given suspended jail sentences

Govt announces UKCA U-turn

British businesses can now use the CE mark as well as the UKCA mark indefinitely

Border control: Point of impact

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

The problem with skin lightening

As well as being dangerous, skin lightening cosmetics raise questions about society

Deadly heaters seized by Suffolk TS

A consignment of dangerous electric heaters has been seized at the Port of Felixstowe

Product safety in New Year Honours

Jerry Burnie and Katrina Phillips are among those recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023

CTSI issues warning on festive fakes

Shoppers buying counterfeits this Christmas could be putting their families at risk

CitA launches online safety tips

Citizens Advice has released tips for online bargain hunters in the run-up to Christmas

Shop fined for unsafe furniture

A retailer in Romford has been fined for selling chairs that did not meet fire safety rules

Suffolk TS seizes unsafe biking gear

Protective clothing that did not comply with safety standards was removed from sale

Speaking out for consumers

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

Warning issued over chainsaw discs

A dangerous angle-grinder accessory could cause injury or death, the OPSS has said

CTSI responds to product safety report

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

Company fined over unsafe toys

A business in Essex was found guilty of importing and supplying unsafe toys

Christmas toy safety campaign launches

Shoppers are being reminded of the dangers of buying counterfeit toys online

Surge in fakes sold on social media

The ACG warns of a rise in fake goods sold online in the run-up to Black Friday