Rogue plumber sentenced for Fraud and Consumer Protection offences
Gary Henry, a 57 year old plumber from Instow, North Devon, receives suspended sentence for fraud and consumer protection offences
Tag Archives: Devon and Somerset Trading Standards
Posted on: 10 August 2018 | Posted in: Community
Devon farmer found guilty of animal welfare offences.
William Dolley, of Holwell Farm, Collipriest, was also found guilty of failing to dispose of animal carcasses in a timely manner and was given a suspended prison sentence
Posted on: 23 March 2018 | Posted in: Community
On-line trader sentenced for selling dangerous skin lighteners
Devon woman guilty of selling banned and dangerous cosmetics making claims that food supplements cured serious illnesses
Posted on: 21 February 2018 | Posted in: Community
Exeter man sentenced for selling counterfeit tobacco
Kamal Omar Suleiman was sentenced to a suspended 15 week prison sentence for selling counterfeit tobacco and not paying £25,700 of duty
Posted on: 20 April 2017 | Posted in: Community
Bogus trading standards officer scam warning
Householders are urged to be on their guard following reports that fraudsters, falsely claiming to be trading standards officers, are operating in Devon and Somerset.
Posted on: 5 April 2017 | Posted in: Community
Trading Standards warns consumers about illegal skin lighteners
Trading Standards have seized a large amount of illegal skin lightening creams which contain a product that could cause damage to the liver and nervous system.
Posted on: 16 March 2017 | Posted in: Community
Workshop to help businesses address mental health issues in the workplace
Businesses across Somerset are invited to attend an evening workshop to help them address mental health issues within the workplace.
Posted on: 6 March 2017 | Posted in: Community
Thinking of buying a puppy this festive period?
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards have issued a warning to prospective dog purchasers, advising them to beware of buying from illegal puppy dealers
Posted on: 21 December 2016 | Posted in: Community
Farmer banned from looking after sheep for life
Edgar John Keedwell, 70, Breach Hill Farm, caused unnecessary suffering to 19 sheep under his care
Posted on: 9 November 2016 | Posted in: Community
Block-busted! Trading Standards successfully prosecute dodgy DVD eBay seller from North Devon
A Barnstaple man has been handed an eight month sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting to selling fake DVDs, phone covers and clothing online. Appearing at Exeter Crown Court, Shaun Ryan, aged 34 of Wool Barn Road, pleaded guiltyaaa
Posted on: 24 August 2016 | Posted in: Community
