Bristol Trading Standards works to protect consumers & traders by ensuring that trade is carried out lawfully, fairly & safely. For advice call 0808 223 1133
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New housing measures are in place for poultry and captive birds from 14 Dec. You must keep all birds indoors and follow the biosecurity measures.
Due to the heightened risk of #AvianInfluenza, new housing measures for #Poultry & captive birds will be introduced from 14 December 2020 in England, Scotland & Wales. See our news story for more information. gov.uk/government/news/avian… @BHWTOfficial @BFREPA @NFU_Poultry @L_H_W_F
Christmas Shopping online this year? Remember that it’s the seller’s responsibility — not yours or the courier’s — to make sure the item gets to you.
If you're having problems, visit citizensadvice.org.uk/consum… #christmasshopping #NCW20 #safeshopper
Puppy lovers should paws for thought to avoid being #petfished this Christmas.
Chester made it home, but sadly many pets aren’t that lucky 🐶
🕵️♂️ Always research the person behind the pet to avoid being lured in by deceitful sellers. Check out our #Petfished page for more tips: getyourpetsafely.campaign.go…
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⚠️ Attention all business owners ⚠️ We are aware of a new coronavirus scam email that claims to be from HMRC. Please be extra vigilant and contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline or call: 0808 223 113 to report a suspicious email.
People living in Bristol are being warned by the council's Trading Standards team to not engage with a company that have posted a scam leaflet relating to COVID-19 around the city.
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We’re asking #Bristol residents for their views on whether dog control orders should be maintained to help tackle anti-social behaviour in the city.
Find out more: news.bristol.gov.uk/news/can…
and 🗣️ have your say by completing our survey by
9 November: bristol.gov.uk/PSPODogContro…
Bristol Trading Standards have also been made aware of this scam. Please avoid clicking on links in emails as they could lead to fake websites and contact organisations directly using a known email or number. #TakeFive #Bristol @AgainstScams
We have received reports of a scam email offering a council tax refund. Avoid clicking on links in emails as they could lead to fake websites and contact organisations directly using a known email or number. #TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect
A full list of product recalls & safety notices is available at tradingstandards.uk/consumer… #TSSWWeek2019 #productsafety
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Over the past year, operations by Trading Standards and HMRC’s Tobacco Taskforce have taken over £1 million illegal cigarettes and over 11,000 illegal hand-rolling tobacco pouches off the streets in the South West. tssw.org.uk/stamping-out-ill…
#TSSWWeek2019 #illegaltobacco
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SAFETY NOTICE: B&Q has identified a potential fire risk with the COOKE & LEWIS CLDW451W-C / DI6014 FREESTANDING WHITE DISHWASHER - barcode 3663602796688
Please stop using it, unplug from the socket and contact our helpline for further assistance: spr.ly/productsafety
As a business, do you need more info on allergens? Do you know what you need to do? Your local Trading Standards can offer you advice. Or, send us your details and we'll keep you up to date with our #AllergyAware toolkit.
If offences are committed in respect of #allergens there can be unlimited fines and prison sentences for the food business. #easytoAsk
It is an offence not to list an #allergenic ingredient, to misdescribe food or to serve food that is unsafe. #easytoAsk
In cafes & pubs there should be signs encouraging you to ask what #allergens are in your meal. This could be on the menu or displayed nearby when you order your food. If you don't see them it's #easytoAsk
On packaged #food you should see the #allergens listed in the ingredients and they should be highlighted using a different font, in bold or even underlined. #easytoAsk
#NatashasLaw will come into force in 2021. We are in full support of the campaign for #allergy research & safety. It's #easytoAsk but businesses have responsibilities too. @NatashasLegacy
Allergy sufferers tell us that they don't eat out because they lack confidence in businesses understanding of the law and risk surrounding #allergens #easytoASK
The public told us they feel that #allergy awareness in shops & restaurants isn't sufficient which is why we're saying it's #easytoASK