Trading Standards

Trading Standards

Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards are responsible for enforcing a wide range of legislation relating to the supply and distribution of goods and services.

We carry out our duties by:

- investigating complaints about goods and services

- advising Staffordshire consumers and businesses

- sampling and testing products

- inspecting trade premises

- taking enforcement action, where necessary. 

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BEKO Frost Free Fridge Freezers

Description
'Bermondsey 'Lightning' Fire caused by potentially dangerous fridge freezer – up to 500,000 products affected.London Fire Brigade is urging people to check if they own one of the models of BEKO frost free fridge freezers which are subject to a safety warning.
Date:
Wednesday 6th July 2011

Income Tax Refund Scam

Description
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to be vigilant following reports that thieves are making phone calls pretending to be the taxman.
Date:
Wednesday 25th August 2010

Trading Standards team scoop award for counterfeit DVD work

Description
A Staffordshire team has picked up an award for its work to tackle the problem of fake DVDs.
Date:
Thursday 15th April 2010

Warning to caterers over meat labelling

Description
Nearly forty percent of all samples traditionally made of lamb have been found to contain other meats according to a survey carried out by Central England Trading Standards Authorities across the West Midlands, including Staffordshire.
Date:
Thursday 15th April 2010

 

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