News and notices
News, alerts and information from across Trading Standards six areas of responsibility.
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Have Your Say on reducing the impact of foam-filled furniture
Have your say on reducing the impact of foam-filled furniture in domestic fires.
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Measurement Training Courses
The Measurement Standards Laboratory (MSL) are delivering a range of specialist practical measurement and calibration workshops designed to address common lab scenarios and build attendees skills and capabilities in August / September 2018.
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The Measure - Issue 14
In our June issue we talk about our new website and our new online learning modules.
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Welcome to our new website
Trading Standards’ new website is now live
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Compulsory recall for Takata Alpha type airbags
A compulsory recall order has been issued for Alpha Type Takata airbags under the Fair Trading Act 1986.
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Button batteries - safer products and packaging ahead
In February 2018, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister launched a Product Safety Policy Statement designed to get button battery manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer.
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The Measure - Issue 13
In our January issue we talk about our new and updated technical policies, health and safety, online learning modules, international metrology updates, our feature on Fair Go and much more.
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New standard helps businesses raise the bar on product safety
Businesses involved in design, manufacture, and distribution have another product safety tool to draw on, with a new standard offered free for the first time to businesses.