Press Releases and News Items in 2006
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DECEMBER 2006
Trading Standards stamp out festive fakes Wednesday, 20th December 2006
(PR06/0521)
Raids on markets and car boot sales in Morecambe and Clitheroe have led to thousands of pounds worth of goods including clothing, footwear and the latest DVDs being seized.
NOVEMBER 2006
Firework warning to shopkeepers Thursday, 2nd November 2006
(PR06/0414)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service is warning retailers not to get burnt in the run up to Bonfire Night.
OCTOBER 2006
Trading Standards launch new crackdown on mini motos Monday, 2nd October 2006
(PR06/0381)
Lancashire Trading Standards has begun a renewed crackdown on mini-motorbikes after it emerged that many of them fall foul of product safety laws.
SEPTEMBER 2006
Toxic vodka could lead to blindness Trading Standards warn Tuesday, 12th September 2006
(PR06/0334)
Trading Standards are warning consumers about potentially dangerous bottles of vodka that could be on sale in Lancashire.
Trading Standards warn of Spanish Lotto scam Monday, 4th September 2006 (PR06/0323)
Lancashire Trading Standards are warning consumers not to fall prey to a new scam which aims to empty their bank accounts by claiming they have won the Spanish Lottery.
AUGUST 2006
Whyndyke's pirate capture Monday, 14th August 2006
(PR06/0305)
Counterfeit goods and DVDs worth thousands of pounds have been seized from a popular car boot sale.
Trading Standards advice to consumers Monday, 14th August 2006
(PR06/0307)
Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards service is advising people who are experiencing delays in receiving ordered goods or a refund from 'One TV' shopping channel, to make sure their complaints are passed on to the company.
Businesses warned over financial fax requests Wednesday, 9th August 2006
(PR06/0298)
Businesses across Lancashire are being warned to be on their guard against faxed requests for financial information.
JULY 2006
Don't get burnt by fire safety callers Monday, 31st July 2006 (PR06/0291)
Busnesses across Lancashire are warned to be on their guard against traders who approach them selling fire extinguishers. Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards Service are receiving a number of complaints about cold callers operating in East Lancashire, who approach local retailers and small businesses advising that a new fire safety law is coming into force.
Burscough market targeted in Trading Standards raid Monday, 24th July 2006
(PR06/0280)
Police and Trading Standards officers swooped on Burscough Sunday Market this weekend sending out the firm message that sale of counterfeit goods will not be tolerated in Lancashire.
Trading Standards warn of damp proof scam Wednesday, 12th July 2006
(PR06/0263)
Elderly and vulnerable people are being warned to be on their guard against rogue traders offering free damp proof checks.
Lancashire Trading Standards Service has received scores of complaints about a company operating in the North West under various names.
JUNE 2006
Age Check II - The Fight Against Underage Alcohol Sales Continues Monday, 12th June 2006
(PR06/0205)
Lancashire Trading Standards has launched a new tool helping retailers to tackle problems caused by underage sales
MAY 2006
Bogus charity collection warning Thursday, 4th May 2006 (PR06/0129)
Householders are warned about fake charity collections operating within the county.
MARCH 2006
Dangerous decorative oil lamp warning Wednesday, 29th March 2006 (PR06/0077)
Trading Standards chiefs are alerting consumers to potentially dangerous decorative oil lamps found on sale in the county.
Trading Standards ensure fair measure for motorists Monday, 27th March 2006 (PR06/0075
Motorists can be confident they're getting a Fair Measure on the Forecourt thanks to a new scheme being launched by Lancashire Trading Standards.
FEBRUARY 2006
Trading Standards warning over fake flu drugs Thursday, 23rd February 2006
(PR06/0056)
Trading Standards are warning customers not to get conned by attempting to buy drugs that combat pandemic flu over the internet.
Trading Standards warning over parcel scam T uesday, 14th February 2006
(PR06/0043)
Lancashire County Council Trading Standards service is warning residents to watch out for new parcel collection scams following the closure of the latest scheme by the telephone watchdog.
JANUARY 2006
New call centre for consumer help Wednesday, 25th January 2006
(PR06/0019)
People will find it easier to get advice from Lancashire Trading Standards with the launch of a new telephone advice service today.
Trading Standards offer smart approach to food safety Tuesday, 24th January 2006
(PR06/0017)
Lancashire Trading Standards are backing an initiative to help small food firms cope with tough new public health laws being introduced this year.
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