Trading Standards South West

Trading Standards South West (TSSW) represents the 11 Local Authority Trading Standards Services in the South West Region.

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By reporting the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes, you could be stopping dangerous gangs that fund criminal activities that impact your community. Repot IT today anonymously. Report IT - Trading Standards South West

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Have you seen anything? Have you heard anyone talking about a business or person selling illegal tobacco or selling to young people? We never ask for your information, stay completely anonymous. Report IT - Trading Standards South West

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Do you have information that could help stop the sales of illegal tobacco and/ or vapes? Help us by filling in the anonymous Report IT form online TODAY!
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With your help we can stop businesses and groups from selling illegal tobacco and vapes. We never ask for your details so you know you can use the form to report any illegal sales safely.

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✅ Be #ScamAware and report scams.

Don't feel embarrassed – scammers are clever and scams can happen to anyone.

Reporting scams can prevent other people from finding themselves in a similar situation.

We can help you ⤵️
https://t.co/CvpgvP7NWU

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💬 Are you familiar with delivery scams?

If you’re planning to shop during the #JanuarySales be wary of texts or emails about a parcel that hasn’t arrived.

Be #ScamAware and check our advice ⤵️
https://t.co/nfm7mRBcBx

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Online shopping scams can affect anyone.

Make sure you know what to look out for and be #ScamAware if you’ve been asked to:
❌ Pay in an unusual way
❌ Transfer money quickly
❌ Give away personal information

Our advice can help ⤵️
https://t.co/UNvJtbVSZU

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There are 3 things you need to do if you’ve been scammed when doing your festive shopping:

✅ Protect yourself from further risks
✅ Check if you can get your money back
✅ Report the scam

See our checklist and stay #ScamAware ⤵️
https://t.co/WwM7LYOlK4

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Is that Christmas deal naughty or nice? A nasty fake could be lurking behind a bargain online.
Don't make a purchase that could backfire on Christmas, find out how to spot fakes online: https://t.co/P5mzvdiPsU
#DontBlowChristmas

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Bargain or dangerous fake? 📷📷 Counterfeit headphones and hair straighteners are amongst some of the counterfeit electricals that can be fire hazards. Stay safe, learn how to spot fake products: https://t.co/P5mzvdjnis #DontBlowChristmas

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Horse urine and rat droppings are just two of the horrifying ingredients found in fake cosmetics.
These can cause scars and burns and may not have the same effect as the genuine product. Look out for fake listings with our tips: https://t.co/P5mzvdiPsU #DontBlowChristmas

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Fake toys aren't safety tested and can pose serious choking hazards to children. Ensure a safe and happy holiday by purchasing from reputable sources. Find out how to spot fakes online: https://t.co/P5mzvdiPsU #DontBlowChristmas

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Don't let fake electronics ruin your Christmas! 📷📷 Counterfeit gadgets can be dangerous fire hazards. Look out for heavily discounted goods from unfamiliar sellers when shopping online and stay safe. Read more: https://t.co/P5mzvdjnis #dontblowchristmas

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Christmas deal or dangerous fake? Counterfeiters love to exploit deal-seekers. Before you click 'buy', check our guide to spotting fake products online. Stay safe, shop smart! Read more: https://t.co/P5mzvdiPsU #DontBlowChristmas

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Did you know that food labelling has to be clear and easy to read, permanent, easy to understand, easily visible and not misleading.
For help with this and other regulations, you can use our toolkit which will provide you with a bespoke report
https://t.co/ON7kUVGK9L

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If you are making food at home - to sell or even just to give away - you are a home-based food producer.
One of the things that you must always consider is your ingredients - their quality and their safety.
Our toolkit can help;
https://t.co/ON7kUVHhZj

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Are you making claims about your home produced food products such as being vegan or a healthy option?
You can use our online toolkit to check that you are operating correctly
Start now at;
https://t.co/ON7kUVGK9L

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The Homebased Food Producers Toolkit give you a bespoke report on what you need to consider when producing confectionery, including what to avoid, what needs labelling and colour information.

The toolkit can be found at:

https://t.co/ON7kUVHhZj

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If you are making food from home, and selling (or simply supplying) it to others - you are a home-based food producer. Our toolkit can help to guide you through the law surrounding the production of food at home.
https://t.co/ON7kUVHhZj

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Do you make confectionery at home? Are you making regularly for fetes, bazaars or seasonal fayres perhaps or simply supplying it to others? If so, you are a home-based food producer. Prepare yourself and your business https://t.co/ON7kUVHhZj