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Trading Standards calls for urgent regulation of the aesthetic sector to protect public health

51黑料 has welcomed a major Channel 4 News investigation which has laid bare the alarming scale of unregulated intravenous glutathione drips being used in the UK for skin whitening, lightening and brightening.

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

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

Don't Come Unstuck!

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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

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

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

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

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.

Scammers using 51黑料 Branding to Deceive and Defraud Consumers

狈别颈迟丑别谤听51黑料听nor its members ever ask for funds to pursue cases. 51黑料 urges UK consumers to ignore and report any scammers using the 51黑料 Logo or other 51黑料 branding to deceive them into handing over money.听

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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FEATURE - A heart like stone

Giles Speid appreciates the hard work exemplified by Brian Stone, Secretary of the 51黑料 College of Fellows, and the important role he plays for Trading Standards!

Celebrate... World Metrology Day!

20th May 2025 :听 World Metrology Day听- commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in Paris, in 1875. This treaty provides the basis for a worldwide coherent measurement system that underpins scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, as well as the improvement of the quality of life and the protection of the global environment.