Real Deal

Working with UK trading standards and markets to recognise and reward best practice and keep markets and car boot fairs free from fakes and other illegal goods.

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

"Buying fake merchandise not only risks your safety but also undercuts honest businesses that adhere to strict environmental, safety and employment laws." Cllr Dan Harrison, leader of Leicestershire County Council 👏 @NABMA_Markets @marketsmatter @The_ACG @_NMGroup @CTSI_UK

[Leicestershire CC @LeicsCountyHall]

Our Trading Standards officers are warning football fans to be on their guard when buying merchandise in the run-up to the World Cup this summer.
Read more: https://t.co/M72C2ArNK8 #LeicsLatest

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

A great example of partnership work - resulting in the largest seizure of counterfeit goods in Scotland

[TradingStandardsScot @TSScot]

Fake clothes, bags and accessories might look like the real think, but they're definitely not luxury - these fakes seized around Glasgow recently were stored in filthy & damp conditions👇

Read more ➡️https://t.co/ykF2Iuq4GQ

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

@IPOEnforcement Be alert! Good advice for market traders, operators and shoppers here.

[Trading Standards @bhamts]

Don’t let your child be the tester for a counterfeit toy. Fake toys = real risks. Toxic paint, unsafe stuffing, loose batteries. Playtime should be safe, not experimental. We’re supporting the IPO’s #FakeToysRealHarms campaign https://t.co/XgAZIPm8OD
@IPOEnforcement #BrumTS

[Denbighshire Trading Standards @DenbighshireTr1]

•Peidiwch â gadael i'ch plentyn fod yn brofwr. #FakeToysRealHarms
•Maent yn edrych fel teganau, ond maent yn cuddio peryglon gwirioneddol.
• Don’t let your child be the tester. #FakeToysRealHarms
• They look like toys, but they hide real dangers. https://t.co/lS9xEEnkPQ

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

At the recent @NABMA_Markets conference, it was clear that lots of market operators are concerned about fake toys. Useful info below 👇

[IPO Counter-Infringement @IPOEnforcement]

Looks like a genuine safety label? Look again.
Counterfeiters cut corners at all stages from materials to product labelling.
The majority fake toys will have not passed safety testing. #FakeToysRealHarms

See our tips to avoid fakes at our campaign site https://t.co/EcF5rqRHvb

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

Thank you NABMA team - another excellent conference 👏 Great to meet old friends and new and to see so many advocates for Real Deal and fake-free markets. Safe travel home everyone 😀

[NABMA Markets UK @NABMA_Markets]

That’s a wrap on NABMA Conference 2025!

Two days of discussion, insight and inspiration, thank you to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and delegates for making it such a success.

Here’s to the future of markets, connecting communities and driving change.

#NABMAConf

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

Congratulations to all - so many inspiring individuals and teams 👏

[NABMA Markets UK @NABMA_Markets]

🏆 Celebrating Market Excellence!
Congratulations to all winners & honourees at the 2025 NABMA Market Awards 🎉
From visionary managers to inspiring young champions — you make our markets stronger, smarter & more vibrant.
👉 https://t.co/9yImjxP7at
#MarketsFirst #NABMAConf

[NABMA Markets UK @NABMA_Markets]

Congratulations to today’s diploma recipients! A fantastic recognition of the skills and commitment that help our markets thrive. 📜🏆

#NABMAConf

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

Great presentation by @NABMA_Markets Graham Wilson on Market Licensing - highlighting Real Deal as a resource for markets to use in maintaining standards - find out more at Real Deal stand in exhibition area #NABMAConf

[NABMA Markets UK @NABMA_Markets]

The Conference is underway! President Chris Poulter sets the tone for two days of debate and connection. Proudly showcasing some of the NABMA support documents provided in our #NABMAConf pack.

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

Congratulations to the Black Isle Farmers Society on their ten years of Real Deal membership, working with Highland Trading Standards to ensure that the Black Isle Show is a fake-free event 1️⃣0️⃣✅

[The Highland Council @HighlandCouncil]

In 2015 the Black Isle Farmers Society signed up to the ‘The Real Deal Scheme’ and signed up to the voluntary charter in partnership with Highland Council Trading Standards.

https://t.co/xKoKqgLxbY

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

An excellent read 👍. Interesting to see "overwhelming evidence of Markets taking on a community role and making the local Market “the heart of the town”." Great to also see the partnership with Real Deal featured - working together to keep markets fake-free.

[NABMA Markets UK @NABMA_Markets]

📘 NABMA Annual Review 2024–2025
From national advocacy to legal support and sector-wide campaigns, our review highlights another year of NABMA standing up for markets across the UK.

🔗 Read the report: https://t.co/3Z9Sc8y4ng
#MarketsFirst #MadeByMarkets #NABMA

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

Thank you @NABMA_Markets not just for last week but for 17 fantastic years of support for the Real Deal campaign 💛

[NABMA Markets UK @NABMA_Markets]

👏 Thanks to everyone who took part in #RealDealWeek!

Markets across the UK are reaffirming their commitment to safe, fair and fake-free trading.

Missed the highlights? Start—or renew—your Real Deal journey here:
🔗 https://t.co/jLbXJzHzrV
@realdeal_market #FakeFreeMarkets

[Love Your Local Market @LYLMuk]

👏 That’s a wrap on #RealDealWeek!
From Greenwich to Gorton, markets are stepping up to fight fakes and support fair trading.
See what happened and how your market can get involved 👇
https://t.co/mUmItYT7Ez
@realdeal_market #FakeFreeMarkets

[Real Deal @RealDeal_Market]

Thank you NABMA for organising this session - and to everyone who participated. Great enthusiasm for keeping markets fake-free 👏

[Love Your Local Market @LYLMuk]

💡 New tools, real risks, practical advice.
Learn what UK market operators heard in this week’s Real Deal virtual session.
#RealDealWeek
@realdeal_market
📖 https://t.co/FJSXwjDSNN

[Love Your Local Market @LYLMuk]

✅ Signed the Charter years ago?
✅ Still committed to safe trading?
Then let’s show it.
Real Deal Week is the perfect time to refresh your commitment.
@realdeal_market #RealDealWeek
📖 https://t.co/u0VVnSOH65

[NABMA Markets UK @NABMA_Markets]

💬 Is your market already Real Deal certified?
Now’s the time to renew and re-promote your commitment to fake-free trading.
See how Manchester, Bradford & more are keeping the message strong 👇
https://t.co/cyjW9j1Thq
@realdeal_market #RealDealWeek

[VMD @vmdgovuk]

Smokey nearly died after being treated with a fake flea product. It looked real, but contained a toxic insecticide.

Don’t let this happen to your pet.

✅ Buy only from trusted retailers

✅ Check packaging for errors

✅ Report anything suspicious

https://t.co/HaIbMvC85t

[Love Your Local Market @LYLMuk]

“If you’re genuine – you’ve nothing to fear.”
Chelmsford’s Real Deal journey shows just how simple and impactful joining can be.
@realdeal_market
📖 https://t.co/E3h2l59zAI
#RealDealWeek #FakeFreeMarkets