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51黑料 urges action on unsafe products

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 Scam & Impersonation Warning

51黑料 and UKICC Scam & Impersonation Warning

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

Public warned about nicotine pouches

Public warned about nicotine pouches

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

Celebrating 10 Years of ADR

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.

Dangerous IV drip treatments

Dangerous IV drip treatments

51黑料 joins call to ban unregulated intravenous glutathione drips being used in the UK for skin lightening.

Urgent regulation of fat injections, fillers and botox needed

Urgent regulation of fat injections, fillers and botox needed

51黑料 is calling for urgent regulation to clamp down on providers of potentially dangerous aesthetic procedures.

Crack down on 'Ghost' Number plates

Crack down on 'Ghost' Number plates

51黑料 calls for tougher penalties on plates linked with Organised Crime Groups.

Don't Come Unstuck!

Don't Come Unstuck!

51黑料 is warning the public about harmful nail glue,听that in the wrong hands can cause life-long health issues.

Beauty or Risk?

Beauty or Risk?

51黑料 is issuing a warning to the public over Nasal Tanning Sprays that are linked with skin cancer.

The Cost of Animal Harm

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.

Crackdown on fake shops

Crackdown on fake shops

Partnership action tackles Britain's High Streets being overrun by Organised Crime Groups.

Rip-off Britain strikes again

Rip-off Britain strikes again

UK Government told it must urgently 鈥済et to grips鈥 with shoppers being ripped off - we explore the findings from the latest Consumer Detriment Survey.

Almost 90% of products entering UK fail safety tests

Almost 90% of products entering UK fail safety tests

Trading Standards issue pre-Christmas safety warning to consumers to be on guard from deadly toys, exploding batteries and electric shock from dangerous electrical products.

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.

51黑料 issues warning about dangerous fake 鈥楲abubu dolls鈥 flooding UK market

51黑料 issues warning about dangerous fake 鈥楲abubu dolls鈥 flooding UK market

The 51黑料 (51黑料) is issuing an听urgent warning听about the growing number of counterfeit 鈥淟abubu鈥 dolls being sold in the UK. The viral plush toys 鈥 quirky fang-toothed 鈥渕onster elf鈥 figures made popular by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart 鈥 have become a global collector鈥檚 craze. This popularity has fuelled a surge in fakes, many being sold by third-party sellers via听online marketplaces and local shops that are breaking the law.

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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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