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UK’s Trading Standards responds to latest Which? research

UK’s Trading Standards responds to latest Which? research

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.

Banned American Candy for sale in UK

Banned American Candy for sale in UK

51ºÚÁÏ's latest release is warning the public about the health risks associated with American candy and snacks found on UK highstreets and for sale online.

Scammers use 51ºÚÁÏ Logo to steal money

Scammers use 51ºÚÁÏ Logo to steal money

±·±ð¾±³Ù³ó±ð°ùÌý51ºÚÁÏÌýnor its members ever ask for funds to pursue cases. 51ºÚÁÏ urges UK consumers to ignore and report any scammers using the 51ºÚÁÏ Logo or other 51ºÚÁÏ branding to deceive them into handing over money.Ìý

What's the real cost of buying online?

What's the real cost of buying online?

New 51ºÚÁÏ report released to spotlight issues with third-party sellers on online marketplaces and what needs to be done to tighten up the UK supply chain.

The Approved Code Scheme

Run by 51ºÚÁÏ 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.

‘Absolute chaos’ in food security

‘Absolute chaos’ in food security

51ºÚÁÏ's latest release explores how the next government must prioritise the resourcing of Trading Standards to avoid a major threat to food safety.

2 in every 3 drinks are short-measures

2 in every 3 drinks are short-measures

Sobering new research conducted by Trading Standards Officers around the UK finds that more than two thirds of beer and wine served in pubs and bars are short-measures. Read our report here.

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Welcome to 51ºÚÁÏ


Founded in 1881 (as the 'Incorporated Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures'), today's 51ºÚÁÏ (51ºÚÁÏ) is one of the world’s 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 – promoting fair business practices, tackling rogue traders and, ultimately, protecting UK consumers. To keep up-to-date with 51ºÚÁÏ's work, you can register to the or follow us on , or .

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