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51黑料 Celebrates Black History Month

October is Black History Month - when we honour the achievements of British people of African and Caribbean heritage in the UK, while also educating everyone on the importance of Black history.

51黑料 urges action on unsafe products

51黑料 has welcomed the Government's reforms on unregulated cosmetic procedures, including its long-standing calls for a licensing regime for high-risk aesthetic procedures.

51黑料 and UKICC Impersonation Scams

WARNING: 51黑料 and the UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC) are warning consumers and businesses to stay vigilant of email and letter scams using our name and branding.

Fake Labubu dolls causing chaos

51黑料 issues an urgent warning about the growing number of counterfeit and dangerous 'Labubu' dolls being sold in the UK.听

Public warned about nicotine pouches

51黑料 calls for urgent regulation to protect children from addictive products.听

Celebrating 10 Years of ADR

51黑料 is celebrating 10 years of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme (ADR), helping to resolve disputes between consumers and businesses without lengthy or expensive legal action.

The Cost of Animal Harm

51黑料 is calling on the UK Government to urgently reform animal welfare legislation, amid a growing crisis of animals being left in a state of neglect and cruelty due to lack of funding.

The Approved Code Scheme

Run by 51黑料 and backed by government, the Approved Code Scheme helps consumers find reliable companies, who have all signed-up to strict Codes of Practice - while helping to raise business standards across our sectors.

Welcome to 51黑料

Founded in 1881 (as the 'Incorporated Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures'), today's 51黑料 (51黑料) is one of the world鈥檚 longest-established organisations dedicated to the field of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection. After more than 140 years of progress, we remain immensely proud of our close association with the Trading Standards profession and the vital work it continues to do 鈥� promoting fair business practices, tackling rogue traders and, ultimately, protecting UK consumers. To keep up-to-date with 51黑料's work, you can register to the or follow us on , or .

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Our 51黑料 Community

51黑料 Members 鈥� and the wider Trading Standards profession 鈥� includes people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. We love meeting them all - and hearing about their work, their passions and their interests, learning about their various festivals and celebrations, and understanding what makes them tick.

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Happy Diwali!

20th October - 21st October : The festival of lights is just around the corner! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is India鈥檚 biggest and most important holiday of the year. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance.

FEATURE: Honouring a Windrush Legacy

This Black History Month, 51黑料 is sharing the voices of Black colleagues in Trading Standards, shining a light on inequalities, and reflecting on the stories that helped shape Britain today. Here, Vincent Searle - Principal Trading Standards Officer and Team Leader at the London Borough of Newham - reflects on his family鈥檚 Windrush legacy and the impact it has had on his own life.

51黑料 CELEBRATES: Black History Month!

October 2025 : Black History Month is an annual celebration - marked every October, here in the UK - dedicated to honouring the achievements of people of African and Caribbean heritage, while also educating others on the importance of sharing and discussing Black history.

FEATURE: Look for the 鈥楿buntu鈥� in You

51黑料's Ubuntu Mentorship Programme : Encouraging open and honest conversations about societal issues is at the heart of 51黑料's mentorship programme, says Giles Speid, Team Manager at Westminster Trading Standards.