Lancashire County Council Trading Standards

Press Releases and News Items in 2010 and 2009

Lancashire is now included in the bluetongue protection zone.
see http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/bluetongue/index.htm

FEBRUARY 2010

Tests reveal food labelling errors Thursday, 4th February 2010 (PR10/0072)
Tests carried out on chicken breast fillets in Lancashire have revealed there is still a problem of undeclared added water content.

Lancashire cracks down on mail scams Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 (PR10/0066)
Lancashire County Council has teamed up with the Government's Office of Fair Trading to tackle mail scams across the county.

Telephone fraudsters warning Monday, 1st February 2010 (PR10/0065)
Residents in the Ribble Valley and Chorley are being urged to be on their guard against telephone fraudsters. Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service issued the warning following several complaints about cold-calling scammers operating in the two boroughs.

JANUARY 2010

New tobacco health warning Wednesday, 27th January 2010 (PR10/0055)
The danger of 'niche' tobacco products is being highlighted by Lancashire County Council Trading Standards officers and the East Lancashire Primary Care Trust.

Rogue traders operating after big freeze Wednesday, 27th January 2010 (PR10/0054)
Lancashire Trading Standards are warning that rogue traders are operating across the county in the wake of the big freeze. The warning follows the arrest of a gang of four for offences relating to work carried out on a pensioner's drive in Thornton Cleveleys on 18 January. The gang was arrested in a joint police and Trading Standards operation..

Customers beware of fake UGG boots Wednesday, 20th January 2010 (PR10/0045)
Lancashire County Council's trading standards team is warning residents to beware of fake UGG Australia boots being sold online.

Trading standards warning - counterfeit tobacco Friday, 15th January 2010 (PR10/0035)
Lancashire County Council's trading standards team is warning people not to buy counterfeit tobacco which is being sold on the county's streets.

Help Direct: new telephone number and Well-being Directory online Tuesday, 12th January 2010 (PR10/0024)
Help Direct, Lancashire County Council's pioneering scheme that provides people with practical information and support, is introducing two important changes to the service that will make it easier for customers to get in touch.

Lancashire County Council helping to maintain 'gold standards' Friday, 8th January 2010 (PR10/0019)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service is advising consumers to shop around if they want to sell gold or other precious metals to the growing number of 'gold buyers' setting up business in the county or offering sales via the internet.

DECEMBER 2009

Lancashire consumers beware of new email scam Wednesday, 23rd December 2009 (PR09/0929)
Lancashire County Council and the police are warning people not to get drawn into the latest email scam. The scam involves people receiving unsolicited emails offering an opportunity with an American Company to work from home as their UK representative.

Christmas Lights Warning Tuesday, 22nd December 2009 (PR09/0924)
Some Christmas tree lights on sale in Lancashire could pose a potential risk, the county council's trading standards service has warned.

Christmas shoppers - Beware of fake products - Tuesday, 22nd December 2009
(PR09/0923)
With Christmas just days away, shoppers seeking last minute presents have been warned about the potential dangers posed by fake products. Lancashire County Council's trading standards service says thousands of poor quality counterfeit products are currently flooding the county, particularly in car boot sales and online

Trading Standards starts safety checks on soft toys - Friday, 11th December 2009
(PR09/0904)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service has started pre-Christmas safety checks on children's toys by testing 15 types of soft toys.

NOVEMBER 2009

Lancashire triumphs at Responsible Drinks Retailing Awards Wednesday, 25th November 2009 (PR09/0868)
Lancashire County Council has earned more national recognition for its efforts to tackle illegal sales of alcohol to children and young people. The authority has scooped the top title in the national Responsible Drinks Retailing Awards 2009
(pdf document with photograph)

Bad hair day could cost more than you think Tuesday, 10th November 2009
(PR09/0831)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service is warning consumers about the proliferation of potentially dangerous counterfeit hair stylers.

Trading Standards fired up for fireworks inspections Monday, 2nd November 2009
(PR09/0803)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards officers are continuing their spot checks on firework retailers in the run-up to Bonfire Night.

Lancashire spreads the net to catch loan sharks Monday, 2nd November 2009
(PR09/0802)
Lancashire Trading Standards officers are warning criminals engaged in loan sharking that there is nowhere to hide.

OCTOBER 2009

Firework warning to shop keepers Thursday, 29th October 2009 (PR09/0792)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service is issuing a seasonal warning to retailers to ensure they sell fireworks responsibly in the run up to Bonfire Night.

Time to rethink your drink? Tuesday, 20th October 2009 (PR09/0757)
People Lancashire are being urged to 'rethink your drink' during Alcohol Awareness Week, which runs from 19th - 25th October.

Cowboy traders to be given the boot in Lancashire Monday, 19th October 2009 (PR09/0745)
A new scheme that will help people to find out whether a trader will treat them fairly and honestly has been launched in Lancashire

SEPTEMBER 2009

New rules to combat mis-selling of mobile phone contracts Wednesday, 23rd September 2009 (PR09/0655)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards welcomes new rules introduced by Ofcom that could see mobile phone service providers and retailers being fined for engaging in dishonest, misleading or deceptive conduct.

Measured as the best - Monday, 14th September 2009 (PR09/0612)
Lancashire County Council staff who ensure residents are served a full pint in a pub and get a fair measure at the petrol pump have been recognised as the best in the country. The county council's trading standards service received the accolade for its metrological calibration services following a recent inspection by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Campaign highlights consumer rights - Friday, 11th September 2009 (PR09/0608)
Lancashire residents can learn more about their entitlements when a new initiative is launched next week. The 'Know Your Consumers' Rights' campaign, which is being backed by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards department, aims to promote greater public awareness of consumers' rights.

AUGUST 2009

Beware of tax refund scam Friday, 28th August 2009 (PR09/0562)
Trading Standards officials are warning Lancashire residents to be on their guard for the latest phishing scam e-mail being used by web-criminals.

Safety warning - fake 'Zam Zam' water Friday, 28th August 2009 (PR09/0559)
Lancashire County Council is advising Muslim observers of Ramadan to avoid drinking fake 'Zam Zam' water that is being sold commercially amid concerns it may contain high levels of the poison arsenic.

Fake charity collection operating in the county Friday, 28th August 2009 (PR09/0565)
Residents in Lancashire are being warned of bogus charity scammers collecting clothing and bedding. A group, who have been operating in the county, falsely claim that they are collecting on behalf of the genuine registered charity Heartbeat UK.

Trading Standards support 'legal high' curbs Tuesday, 25th August 2009 (PR09/0542)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards is supporting moves to ban killer 'legal highs'. The Home Office has announced that two 'party' drugs sold openly in high streets and on the internet will be banned by the end of the year.

Door to door salesmen bring whole new meaning to 'overfished'! Thursday, 20th August 2009 (PR09/0529)
Lancashire County Council is warning consumers to beware of doorstep fish salesmen fooling people into buying up to £1,000 of frozen fish.

Loan sharks warning: You're entering rough waters Tuesday, 18th August 2009
(PR09/0522)
Loan sharks have been warned that Trading Standards are on their case. Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team is reminding unlicensed money lenders operating in the county that there is nowhere to hide.

Trading Standards warn of mobile phone chargers hazard Monday, 10th August 2009 (PR09/0494)
Lancashire Trading Standards are warning people not to buy dangerous mobile phone chargers that could cause fires or electric shocks.

£20m gain for Lancashire pockets Monday, 10th August 2009 (PR09/0493)
More than £20m has been returned to people's pockets, thanks to Lancashire County Council and the Consumer Direct helpline.

Trading Standards warn of unsafe counterfeit hair straighteners Tuesday, 4th August 2009 (PR09/0479)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service is warning internet shoppers not to get stung by a website selling dangerous fake hair straighteners.

JULY 2009

Lancashire Trading Standards Chief supports curb on sunbeds Wednesday, 29th July 2009 (PR09/0467)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service is supporting calls for tougher rules for the sunbed tanning industry.

Illicit tobacco Tuesday, 28th July 2009 (PR09/0465)
Lancashire County Council welcomes the launch this week of a new partnership initiative to tackle the amount of smuggled and fake cigarettes and tobacco hitting Lancashire streets.

Roofer's lies exposed in court Friday, 24th July 2009 (PR09/0461)
A Preston roofer has been prosecuted for a second time for falsely claiming to be a member of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Lancashire authorities turn the tide on loan sharks Wednesday, 16th July 2008
(PR08/0449)
Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool and Lancashire County Council officially launch their fight against illegal money lending on 18th July 2008, County Hall, Preston at 2pm

Doorstep crimefighters are pride of county council Tuesday, 7th July 2009 (PR09/0409)
Trading Standards workers have been heralded 'team of the year' by their Lancashire County Council colleagues.

JUNE 2009

Consumer caution for anti-counterfeiting day Wednesday, 10th June 2009
(PR09/0358)
People are putting their health at risk if they buy counterfeit goods, according to Trading Standards officers at Lancashire County Council.

MAY 2009

Information on arsenic in rice reported by the Food Standards Agency.

Day of action helps keep rogues at bay Friday, 22nd May 2009 (PR09/0331)
A range of authorities across Lancashire have taken part in a day of action against shady traders and dodgy "Del Boys'.

New laws to tackle roadside rogues Friday, 15th May 2009 (PR09/0319)
Second hand car sellers are being warned about new legislation which means that vehicles sold by the roadside will come under closer scrutiny from Trading Standards, police and district councils.

Warning over online fake Tamiflu medicine sales Wednesday, 13th May 2009 (PR09/0311)
Consumers in Lancashire are being warned of the dangers of buying medicines for swine flu (H1N1 influenza A) over the Internet.

Over 65s warned against finance fraudsters Wednesday, 13th May 2009 (PR09/0310)
Lancashire's over-65s are being urged to watch out for financial investment cons.

MARCH 2009

Beware contaminated beauty cream Wednesday, 18th March 2009 (PR09/0193)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service is warning consumers about contaminated beauty cream found on sale in the county.

FEBRUARY 2009

Don't get caught out by cold callers Tuesday, 24th February 2009 (PR09/0124)
Lancashire Trading Standards Service is calling on residents to be extra cautious when dealing with callers at the door.

Don't lose out to internet fraud Tuesday, 24th February 2009 (PR09/0127)
Internet fraud is on the increase according to Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Team.

Lancashire bites back at loan shark attacks Thursday, 19th February 2009 (PR09/0114)
Lancashire's Trading Standards team has joined up with organisations throughout the county in a bid to save cash-strapped residents from the jaws of loan sharks.

Bank Charges Warning Friday, 13th February 2009 (PR09/0105)
Residents in Lancashire are being warned to be on their guard for telephone calls from businesses claiming to be able to claim back bank charges.

East Lancashire pubs trading in the right spirit Friday, 6th February 2009 (PR09/0076)
Pub goers in East Lancashire are being reassured that the spirits they drink on their evening out are the genuine article following a survey of pubs and clubs by Trading Standards Officers.

JANUARY 2009

Shop a scamster in February Tuesday, 27th January 2009 - (PR09/0052)
Residents are being urged to become "scambusters" by blowing the whistle on con merchants this month.

Unroadworthy car warning Wednesday, 21st January 2009 (PR09/0041)
Lancashire's motor traders are being warned to ensure the cars they sell are safe following a joint operation by Lancashire County Council and the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Make mine a pint - not a half litre Tuesday, 6th January 2009 (PR09/0005)
The Great British pint is to remain following an EU ruling that the country can continue to use the measure for serving beer.

DECEMBER 2008

Fake children's charity collection operating within the county Tuesday, 23rd December 2008 (PR08/0866)
Residents in Lancashire are being warned of bogus charity scammers who claim they are collecting clothing and bedding on behalf of The Children's Welfare Foundation.

Watch Out For Wolves at the Door Tuesday, 23rd December 2008 (PR08/0864)
Lancashire Trading Standards Service is warning residents that doorstep traders are likely to be out and about targeting households in the run-up to Christmas.

Fresh warning to consumers about fake toothpaste Tuesday, 23rd December 2008
(PR08/0863)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service is warning consumers in the county to be on the lookout for counterfeit Colgate toothpaste.

'Shocking' findings of electric blanket safety tests Monday, 22nd December 2008 (PR08/0856)
A survey by the county's Trading Standards team has found that householders could be unsafe in their beds as 58% of electric blankets tested failed vital safety checks.

A slimmer Christmas for confectionary packaging Monday, 22nd December 2008
(PR08/0858)
Lancashire Trading Standards are asking consumers to think about the environmental and economic cost of their chocolate boxes this Christmas.

'Tis the season to be wary Thursday, 18th December 2008 (PR08/0847)
Lancashire residents are being warned to be on their guard against dodgy doorstep sellers in the run-up to Christmas.

White van man hits local churches Thursday, 18th December 2008 (PR08/0846)
Lancashire Trading Standards Service wishes to warn local churches and residents about a trader based at addresses in Oldham and Liverpool who has been making unsolicited visits to premises in the south of the county.

Tobacco display ban backed by Lancashire Trading Standards Tuesday, 16th December 2008 (PR08/0843)
A ban on displaying cigarettes in shops will cut the number of young people who take up smoking in Lancashire.

Christmas danger from fake games consoles sold on the internet Thursday, 11th December 2008 (PR08/0837)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service is warning the county's internet shoppers to be on the look out for fake games consoles and potentially dangerous adaptors this Christmas.

NOVEMBER 2008

Don't let the scammers ruin Christmas Friday, 28th November 2008 (PR08/0814)
Trading Standards officers are warning Lancashire residents to be wary of a bogus parcel scam which could be circulating in the run up to Christmas.

Lancashire scoops top prize for alochol education website Friday, 28th November 2008 (PR08/0811)
Pioneering work to make Lancashire's young people aware of the perils of underage drinking has received national praise at the finals of the Mentor UK CHAMP Awards.

Don't get bitten by loan sharks this Christmas Monday, 24th November 2008 (PR08/0800)
Consumers worried about the 'credit crunch' this Christmas are being warned not to get bitten by loan sharks over the festive season.

Trading Standards warn of counterfeit hair straighteners Friday, 14th November 2008 (PR08/0771)
Consumers are being warned that their money could end up burning more than a hole in their pocket if they spend it on a set of fake hair straighteners. Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service is warning consumers to steer away from two particular websites selling fake GHD hair products. The websites are: www.gohairline.com and www.gohaironline.com

More Fake Vodka could put festivities on ice Friday, 14th November 2008 (PR08/0772)
Christmas shoppers in Lancashire are being warned not to chance cheap alcohol as new cases of counterfeit vodka are found this week.

OCTOBER 2008

Lancashire trading standards fireworks safety campaign fizzes on! Friday, 31st October 2008 (PR08/0739)
As bonfire night approaches, Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards are asking people to take care with fireworks.

Residents warned - Be wary of bogus water board 'weasels' Friday, 24th October 2008 (PR08/0724)
Lancashire residents in the north of the county are being urged to be vigilant following a spate of attempted distraction burglaries in the county.

New complaint scheme for estate agents Tuesday, 21st October 2008 (PR08/0710)
A new scheme designed to protect anyone buying, selling or renting property has been welcomed by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards officers.

New website shows the costs of doorstep loans Friday, 17th October 2008 (PR08/0706)
A new website which highlights the potentially excessive prices paid by Lancashire residents for cash loans has been welcomed by Trading Standards.

New rules to tackle unfair selling Wednesday, 15th October 2008 (PR08/0697)
Trading Standards officers in Lancashire have welcomed new rules which plug a gap in unfair selling.

Check your electric blanket for FREE this November Friday, 10th October 2008 (PR08/0689)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service will be running free safety checks on electric blankets this November.

Advice available on imported Chinese milk products Tuesday, 7th October 2008 (PR08/0680)
Consumers are being advised to watch out for Chinese food products containing milk, following the crisis in China, Lancashire Trading Standards says.

Energy performance details to be provided on all homes from 1st October Wednesday, 1st October 2008 (PR08/0661)
New rules on energy efficiency have been introduced which will benefit house-hunters in Lancashire.
From 1st October anyone looking to buy or rent a home should get information on the energy efficiency of the building. Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards officers are publicising the changes to try to ensure consumers are aware of their rights.

SEPTEMBER 2008

Scamnesty results revealed - Friday, 5th September 2008 (PR08/0589)
The scale of mass market scams in Lancashire has been revealed by the county council's Trading Standards service.

Car emissions and fuel economy survey - Friday, 5th September 2008 (PR08/0588)
Green minded motorists have been helped in their quest to make an informed environmental choice by Lancashire County Council Trading Standards.

AUGUST 2008

Vigilance urged following fake vodka haul - Wednesday, 27th August 2008 (PR08/0564)
Retailers and consumers are being warned to be wary of fake vodka as a wave of counterfeit alcohol is detected in the county.

Lottery bullies costing Lancashire consumers thousands of pounds - change in law required - Wednesday, 27th August 2008 (PR08/0562)
Vulnerable householders are being increasingly targeted by aggressive fraudsters according to Trading Standards officers.

Vigilance urged following fake vodka haul Wednesday, 27th August 2008 (PR08/0564)
Retailers and consumers are being warned to be wary of fake vodka as a wave of counterfeit alcohol is detected in the county.

JULY 2008

Lancashire authorities turn the tide on loan sharks Wednesday, 16th July 2008 (PR08/0449)
The three Lancashire local authorities are joining forces with a pioneering team to tackle loan sharks.

Cheap can be cheerful say Trading Standards Monday, 14th July 2008 (PR08/0433)
Cheap make-up is safe make-up according to Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards officers. Following last year's problems with toothpaste containing diethylene glycol, Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service decided to carry out a range of tests on other products.

JUNE 2008

Alcohol project scoops major national award Monday, 30th June 2008 (PR08/0406)
A project to tackle the sale of alcohol and tobacco to children and young people in Lancashire has won a major national award.

New line set up to hook sharks Friday, 27th June 2008 (PR08/0402)
Lancashire residents who have fallen prey to loan sharks can now seek help and advice from a new helpline.
The helpline number - 0300 555 2222 - has been welcomed by Lancashire County Council and covers the North West as well as Yorkshire and Humberside, South East and Central England.

Lancashire welcomes new "Scambusters" team Friday, 27th June 2008 (PR08/0401)
Rogue traders and other con merchants in Lancashire and the North West are set to be thwarted by a new team of 'Scambusters' backed by £825,000 of Government funding.

MAY 2008

Alcohol project in line for national award Thursday, 29th May 2008 (PR08/0311)
A project to tackle the sale of alcohol and tobacco to children and young people in Lancashire has been placed in the national spotlight. The work of Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards in partnership with Young People's Alcohol Project has been shortlisted for the Public Protection of the Year prize in the Municipal Journal's Local Government Achievement Awards 2008.

New targets for beefed-up Trading Standards include bogus closing-down sales Friday, 23rd May 2008 (PR08/0285)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team has a new weapon to use in the war on rogue traders.

Rogue traders targeted in joint operation Thursday, 22nd May 2008 (PR08/0282)
Rogue builders, roofers and construction companies are being warned to improve drastically or face the consequences, following a joint operation by Lancashire County Council Trading Standards and Police Departments this week.

APRIL 2008

Swoop smashes fake vodka scam Wednesday, 30th April 2008
A joint operation involving Lancashire Trading Standards and Customs officials has resulted in the seizure of more than 100 bottles of potentially lethal fake vodka.

Blowing the whistle on dangerous toys Wednesday, 30th April 2008 (PR08/0211)
Lancashire consumers are being warned to be on their guard for dangerous children's whistles sold on the streets in the North West.

MARCH 2008

Tackle pressure on young to drink, councillors urge Thursday, 20th March 2008
(PR08/0144)
More must be done to tackle alcohol misuse amongst young people in Lancashire, according to a County Council task group.

FEBRUARY 2008

Attack on scams hailed a success Wednesday, 27th February 2008 (PR08/0092)
Lancashire residents have been praised for their help in the fight against con-artists as 'Scamnesty' month comes to an end.

Trading Standards' warning to the motor trade Friday, 8th February 2008 (PR08/0059)
Motor traders in Lancashire are being advised to ensure the cars they sell are safe following a joint operation by Lancashire County Council and the Vehicle Operators and Standards Agency (VOSA).

"Scamnesty" campaign launches in Lancashire Tuesday, 5th February 2008 (PR08/0055)
Consumers in Lancashire are being enlisted to join the fights against scams as part of a country-wide initiative.

JANUARY 2008

Warning over dodgy roof repairs Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 (PR08/0036)
Home owners are being warned against a roofing repair company who seem to cause more problems than they solve - yet still walk away with several thousands of pounds.

DECEMBER 2007

Trading Standards' toy safety warning Thursday, 20th December 2007 (PR07/0694)
Lancashire's consumers are being warned to be on their guard for fake toys in the run up to Christmas after items worth £1,500 were seized in raids on shops in the county.

Trading Standards urge be a Scrooge on packaging Monday, 17th December 2007 (PR07/0680)
Shoppers, retailers and manufacturers are being urged to do their bit this Christmas to tackle excessive packaging.

Warning on festive fakes Thursday, 13th December 2007 (PR07/0676)
Lancashire's consumers are being warned to be on their guard for festive fakes in the run up to Christmas after items worth around £25,000 were seized in one week.

Fake invoice warning Monday, 10th December 2007 (PR07/0666)
Businesses are being warned about the latest bogus invoice scam circulating in Lancashire.

Trading Standards warns Hajj pilgrims to beware of rogue travel agents Thursday, 6th December 2007 (PR07/0662)
Lancahire County Council's Trading Standards service is warning Muslims planning to make the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, to be on guard against unscrupulous tour operators.

NOVEMBER 2007

Trading Standards Service - contaminated toothpaste warning Monday, 5th November 2007 (PR07/0595)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service is warning consumers about contaminated toothpaste found on sale in the county.

OCTOBER 2007

Trading Standards issue fireworks safety warning Thursday, 11th October 2007 (PR07/0547)
Retailers are being urged to act responsibly in the run up to bonfire night by ensuring that they stick to the rules on firework sales.

SEPTEMBER 2007

Lancashire foot and mouth controls eased Wednesday, 26th September 2007 (PR07/0516)
Lancashire and the surrounding area has been classified as a low risk area for foot and mouth controls.

Lancashire Foot and Mouth update Tuesday, 18th September 2007 (PR07/0499)
A change in Foot and Mouth control legislation now means that farmers can move livestock direct to abattoir, collection centre or slaughter market.

Dialamobile 'Cash Back' Scheme Collapses Friday, 14th September 2007 (PR07/0493)
Hundreds of Lancashire mobile phone users have been left with worthless 'cash back' deals following the closure of a major mobile phone dealer Dialamobile Ltd trading as Mobile Connections.

Mobile Connections and Dial a Mobile Ltd If you are having problems with claiming cashbacks on mobile phones from Mobile Connections or Dialamobile, please follow this link to Birmingham Trading Standards' webpage

Foot and Mouth patrols continue in Lancashire Thursday, 13th September 2007 (PR07/0489)
County council and police officers have pledged to continue their patrols to keep Foot and Mouth disease out of Lancashire.

New Foot and Mouth restrictions Wednesday, 12th September 2007 (PR07/0486)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards and police officers have reacted swiftly to news of a new Foot and Mouth outbreak in Surrey.

TV advertisers switched off Monday, 3rd September 2007 (PR07/0459)
Two companies that duped Lancashire businesses into parting with thousands of pounds have been wound up.

AUGUST 2007

Minimum age to buy tobacco to increase in one month Friday, 31st August 2007
(PR07/0456)
There is just one month to go before the minimum age for buying tobacco is raised to 18. From 1st October 2007 it will be illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 in England and Wales.

Foot and Mouth controls to be eased Thursday, 30th August 2007
(PR07/0450)
Restrictions imposed following the recent Foot and Mouth outbreak are beginning to ease with some animal movements being allowed between farms and to slaughter.

Toxic toothpaste - over 100 complaints received by Trading Standards Friday, 10th August 2007 (PR07/0422)
Trading Standards officers are repeating their warning about fake toothpaste after visits to businesses in Lancashire revealed the dangerous product could still be on sale.

Lancashire Foot and Mouth update Thursday, 9th August 2007 (PR07/0419)
Farmers in Lancashire are being urged to continue to obey the ban on animal movements by Trading Standards and police officials.

New bank fraud warning Wednesday, 8th August 2007 (PR07/0416)
Lancashire consumers are being warned to be on their guard against the latest banking scam.

JULY 2007

Trading Standards fake toothpaste warning Monday, 16th July 2007 (PR07/0374)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards service is warning consumers about fake toothpaste which may be on sale in the county.

JUNE 2007

Recipe 4 Health in Chorley Monday, 11th June 2007 (PR07/0263)
Visitors to Chorley town centre were given a tasty treat when the Recipe 4 Health roadshow rolled into town.

MAY 2007

New test for weighbridges in Lancashire Friday, 25th May 2007 (PR07/0214)
A new piece of equipment will be helping Trading Standards officers to get to grips with a particularly weighty issue in Lancashire

Recipe 4 Health in Chorley Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 (PR07/0206)
Chorley will be at the centre of a healthy eating revolution on 5 June when the Recipe 4 Health road show comes to town.

Bedtime drinks leave bitter after-taste Thursday, 17th May 2007 (PR07/0194)
Tests have shown that salt levels in processed foods could leave a bitter taste in the mouth for Lancashire consumers.

Trading Standards vow Big Weekend clampdown Tuesday, 15th May 2007 (PR07/0187)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service is issuing a zero tolerance warning to street sellers who may be tempted to attend Radio 1's Big Weekend to sell fake goods.

FEBRUARY 2007

Bird markets banned after flu outbreak Thursday, 8th February 2007
(PR07/0060)
Lancashire Trading Standards will be enforcing a ban on bird markets following government precautions to prevent an outbreak of bird flu.

JANUARY 2007

Trading Standards welcome new tobacco age-limit Friday, 26th January 2007
(PR07/0042)
LancashireTrading Standards has backed moves to increase the age-limit for buying tobacco to 18, declaring it will help in the fight against underage sales.

Beware cowboy builders after storms Trading Standards warn Friday, 19th January 2007
(PR07/0031)
Conmen could prey on vulnerable residents by offering to do property repair work in the wake of recent stormy weather, Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service has warned.

Trading Standards take a bow Monday, 8th January 2007 (PR07/0012)
The job description of a Trading Standards officer doesn't usually include "performing in the dramatic arts" - but county council officers have been taking to the boards to impress the safety message on the county's older residents.

Link to Press Releases and News Items in 2006

Lancashire County Council Trading Standards, 58-60 Guildhall Street, Preston, Lancashire PR1 3NU.
Telephone: 0845 600 1352 or (01772) 533573 Fax: (01772) 533591 Electronic Mail: feedback@lancashire.gov.uk

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