Trading Standards

Reading Borough Council Trading Standards aim to create an environment of informed confident consumers and trusted traders.
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[Trading Standards @ReadingTSS]

Take your time to find the right trader for your home improvements to avoid scammers posing as traders who are taking advantage of homeowners.
If you think something isn’t right or are feeling pressured, get help from Citizens Advice to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
@ReadingCouncil

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Scams can come in many forms.

Over the next 2 weeks we’re sharing everything you need to know to be #ScamAware. Our advice can help you spot and avoid scams, and get the support you need if you’ve been scammed ⚠️

Look at all our advice on scams:
https://t.co/zgHkU4Ncrk

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Need work doing to your home but don’t know who to trust? 🤔
Scammers can pose as tradespeople, so don’t feel pressured into choosing the first person who gives you a quote.

Learn how to protect yourself from rogue traders ⤵️
https://t.co/hYhR3CpVZX
#ScamAware

[CitizensAdvice @CitizensAdvice]

Been contacted by someone you don’t know unexpectedly, or had a trader come to your door with a limited time offer?

Don’t rush into any decisions. If you suspect you’re being scammed, here’s what to do ⬇️
https://t.co/D2Bmu0Ydq7

#ScamAware

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Wednesday 21 October - SuperValu and Centra recall salmon and prawn cocktail products because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes #FoodAlert https://t.co/GRSoFsQwOa

[Take Five @TakeFive]

Received a message about a job offer? Stop and Think.

Scammers can impersonate recruiters and HR teams to steal personal and financial information.

Watch out for:
•Recruiters who say they’ve reviewed your CV even though you never sent it
•Pressure to act fast or pay to secure a role
•Vague coaching or CV services with no credentials

#TakeFive #JobScams #StopChallengeProtect #JobSearch

[Reading CAP @readingcap]

Great to attend the @UniofReading Community Fair yestersay. It was fantastic to soeak with so many students and aharw advixe on prevention, awareness and community safety. Thank you for having me! @CAPUKweets @CAPmattk

[LGANews @LGANews]

It is 100 days until it becomes illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 Jan 2009

Council message to retailers: "Gov guidance is published and and your council's trading standards service will answer questions" - LGA's Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor

https://t.co/WOnrROpgbS

[Reading Borough Council @ReadingCouncil]

Hundreds of potentially unsafe children's ‘squishy’ toys have been seized from shops in Reading this week by our Trading Standards team, following concerns that they may not comply with UK product safety laws

Read more 📰 https://t.co/2dZylsGCGR

[Take Five @TakeFive]

“Hi Mum… Hi Dad…” 📱

Criminals impersonate family members to trick you into parting with your money or information. They try to gain your trust and create a sense of panic.

#TakeFive and always speak to the person directly before transferring any money and take your time to verify the request.

[Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity @CAPTcharity]

What you need to know about the squishy toy trend, including the potential risks, and practical tips to help your family choose safe toys.

Take a look: https://t.co/ladzS5fell

#ChildSafety #ChildHealth

[Trading Standards @ReadingTSS]

Warnings over dumpling squishy toys ⚠️
High demand has led to a rise in counterfeit versions, many failing safety checks.
Be cautious if toys smell strong, leak, lack clear labels, seem very cheap, or poorly made.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/32u5L39Jhp

[Reading CAP @readingcap]

Great to attend the Health & Wellbeing event at Rivermead Leisure Centre on Wednesday.
Speaking with members of the public about concerns around smoking, vaping and alcohol, and offering brief advice and signposting to local support services.
@CAPUKTweets @ReadingCouncil

[Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) @CTSI_UK]

🚨FREE Webinar: Consumer Vulnerability

Designed to help businesses better understand consumer vulnerability and their responsibilities when supporting consumers.

📅 Monday 27 April, 10:00–11:30 or Monday 22 June, 10:00–11:30

👉 Book now: https://t.co/LRFmKMbETP

[ACS @ACS_LocalShops]

Great to welcome @mimsdavies MP to Heathcote Express & Post Office in East Grinstead for a valuable discussion on tackling illicit trade, the cost of trading &business rates

ACS are conducting store visits with MPs in their constituencies, let us know if you want to get involved

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

🛑It will take you 30 seconds to drop a used vape at a recycling point.

When vapes get crushed in general waste or mixed recycling, the batteries can spark. That spark becomes a fire. Sometimes in the truck. Sometimes at the depot.

Follow the link below to find your nearest vape recycling point. It could be at a supermarket, vape shop or council site.👇

https://t.co/inpb64mPOJ

https://t.co/du5QMjUREX

#SmallHabitsBigDifference #SafeVapeDisposal #DontBinThatVape!
#BatteryFires

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

🛑Setting up new tech over the weekend?

✅Make your smart product more secure – Always change the default password when prompted.

View all of our resources to raise awareness of safety issues associated with consumer products that can connect to the internet or a network.👇

https://t.co/AQchZDV1Ct

#ShopSmartShopSafely #IoT #CyberSecurity

[Office for Product Safety and Standards @OfficeforSandS]

🔋🚲🛴E-bike and e-scooter safety matters. Only buy safe e-bikes from reputable sellers, replace parts with products recommended by the manufacturer, and seek professional help when converting or repairing an e-bike.

👀Watch our YouTube clip here: 👉https://t.co/976jvkEkEE

✅Check out the official guidance here:👇
https://t.co/W1SLu61QG2

#BuySafe

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Monday 20 April - Updated: Saffron Pastries recalls various Saffron Pastries products because of potential rodent contamination #FoodAlert https://t.co/uYw2iAiwSV

[Trading Standards @ReadingTSS]

Falling for a scam doesn’t just impact you financially but also emotionally.

Don’t feel embarrassed to report it, @CitizensAdvice is here for you ➡
https://t.co/79Q7G9agBM

#ScamAware