Neath Port Talbot Trading Standards & Animal Health

26/10/2026

https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-to-spot-a-scam-alFiz5h8mnJ9

It can be hard to tell if something is a scam - that’s why they work. Fraudsters are cunning and adapt quickly to convince you into parting with your money.

26/10/2026

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

Wednesday 21 October - SuperValu and Centra recall salmon and prawn cocktail products because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes https://alerts.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-50-2026

21/10/2026

🎃 Yn prynu dillad Gŵyl Hela’r plant ar farchnad ar-lein? Mae dros 90% o’r rhai a brofwyd yn METHU â safonau diogelwch y DU.
Daeth ymchwiliad gan Sefydliad Safonau Masnach Siartredig (CTSI) i’r casgliad bod 10 o 11 cystum a brynwyd gan werthwyr trydydd parti ar OnBuy, Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Shein a TikTok Shop yn anghydymffurfio, gyda rhybuddion diogelwch, labeli ac wybodaeth olrhain yn llwgr.

Cyn i chi brynu:
✅ Dewiswch manwerthwyr parchus neu werthwyr sy’n seiliedig yn y DU
✅ Gwiriwch am farc UKCA neu CE a enw a chyfeiriad gweithgynhyrchydd neu mewnforiwr o’r DU
✅ Darllenwch yr holl wybodaeth diogelwch ar y label ac yn y rhestr
✅ Defnyddiwch gineu longau neu bastynau disgleirio sy’n gweithio â batri, byth tân agored

🎃 Buying your kids’ Halloween costumes on an online marketplace? Over 90% of those tested FAIL UK safety standards.
A Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) investigation found that 10 of 11 costumes bought from third-party sellers on OnBuy, Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Shein and TikTok Shop were non-compliant, with missing safety warnings, labels and traceability information.
Before you buy:
✅ Choose reputable retailers or UK-based sellers
✅ Check for a UKCA or CE mark and a UK manufacturer or importer’s name and address
✅ Read all the safety information on the label and in the listing
✅ Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks, never naked flames

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

Fake Halloween makeup and contact lenses aren’t safety tested can contain dangerous chemicals like mercury and lead.
Don’t risk a potential rash, burn or scarring with fake cosmetics and only shop with reputable sellers.
How to shop safely: https://bit.ly/avoidingfakes

19/10/2026

⚖️ Free webinar for businesses

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can help resolve consumer disputes quickly and effectively, without the need for court proceedings. Join our practical webinar to understand the latest developments in ADR and what they mean for your business.

This session will cover:
✅ The purpose and benefits of ADR
✅ Recent developments and legislative changes affecting ADR schemes
✅ The role of ADR providers and CTSI accreditation
✅ How ADR can support positive outcomes for consumers and businesses
✅ Practical examples and common issues encountered in ADR cases
✅ Greater confidence when engaging with ADR options and consumer disputes

📅 9 November or 19 November 2026 | 10:00 - 12:00
👉 Book now: https://www.tradingstandards.uk/practitioners/professional-training/alternative-dispute-resolution-a-practical-guide-for-businesses/

Free for businesses to attend. Gain practical insights into the changing ADR landscape and learn how effective dispute resolution can benefit both businesses and consumers.

16/10/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Winter Fuel Payment texts are circulating.

These messages may ask you to click a link, confirm details, or act urgently.

Don't respond, click links, or share personal information.

You can forward suspicious texts to 7726 and check them using Ask Silver.

🔗 friendsagainstscams.org.uk/ask-silver

14/10/2026

Tuesday 13 October 2026 - Halo Foods Limited recalls Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars because of undeclared peanuts: https://alerts.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-aa-45-2026

The contents have been mispacked in Skinny Whip Toffee bar wrappers, which do not declare peanuts as an ingredient on the wrapper.