Trading Standards Press Releases and Product Warnings

Cigarette Vending Machines Banned

From Wednesday 1st February 2012 it will be illegal for cigarettes to be sold from vending machines in Wales. From that date it should no longer be possible to buy cigarettes from a machine. The Welsh Government has passed this law in response to evidence that many children who smoke regularly get their cigarettes from vending machines.

Fireworks - Wrexham's Good Neighbour Code

Wrexham Community Safety Partnership is keen for people to continue enjoying fireworks and has developed a Good Neighbour Code to help prevent displays affecting the enjoyment of other residents.

Are you ready for the Welsh carrier bag charge?

The Welsh Government wants to drastically reduce the number of bags given away in Wales. So from 1 October 2011, you'll pay at least 5p for all single use carrier bags.

Trading Standards drop-in surgery launched

A new consumer advice service has been launched at Contact Wrexham. Staff from Trading Standards will be on hand every Monday and Friday (9.30-12.30pm and 2 - 4pm) at Lord Street, to offer advice to members of the public on a variety of consumer issues.

Are your Alarm bells ringing?

Trading Standards Officers in Wrexham have received several enquiries from householders who report telephone calls out of the blue from a trader offering them a free survey and the chance to buy an intruder alarm at a bargain price. Several have reported being given the impression that the alarms are in someway endorsed by North Wales Police which is unlikely to be true.