ESCC Trading Standards

Gel Nails To avoid gel nail allergies from HEMA/IBOA: keep polish off skin, use the correct lamp, and avoid damaged skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, dryness.Check labels for hydroxyethyl methacrylate & isobornyl acrylate. Choose HEMA‑free products. bit.ly/41s7MrA

Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England. The plans follow cross-party support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools by ensuring consistent, life-saving protections for children with food allergies and anaphylaxis.

Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England. The plans follow cross-party support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools by ensuring consistent, life-saving protections for children with food allergies and anaphylaxis.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Get ahead of the competition in 2026 by becoming a Trading Standards Approved business with Buy With Confidence. For more information email buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or apply at bit.ly/408JkuA

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Get ahead of the competition in 2026 by becoming a Trading Standards Approved business with Buy With Confidence. For more information email buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or apply at bit.ly/408JkuA

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Get ahead of the competition in 2026 by becoming a Trading Standards Approved business with Buy With Confidence. For more information email buy.with.confidence@hants.gov.uk or apply at bit.ly/408JkuA

Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft Easter Bumper Craft Kit, Sand & Pom Pom Art Kit This products presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included may be contaminated with quantity of asbestos. For disposal & return of the product, visit bit.ly/4ryf7kC

Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft Easter Bumper Craft Kit, Sand & Pom Pom Art Kit This products presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included may be contaminated with quantity of asbestos. For disposal & return of the product, visit bit.ly/4ryf7kC

Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft Easter Bumper Craft Kit, Sand & Pom Pom Art Kit This products presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included may be contaminated with quantity of asbestos. For disposal & return of the product, visit bit.ly/4ryf7kC

Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft (2601-0364). This product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. For details on disposal and return of the product, visit bit.ly/4ryf7kC

Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft (2601-0364). This product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. For details on disposal and return of the product, visit bit.ly/4ryf7kC

Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft (2601-0364). This product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. For details on disposal and return of the product, visit bit.ly/4ryf7kC

Product Recall: Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft (2601-0364). This product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. For details on disposal and return of the product, visit bit.ly/4ryf7kC

Rogue trades: Helping consumers protect themselves The Checkatrade Roofing Hub (roofing.checkatrade.com) provides a toolkit of information and resources to help people understand what they need to know for a successful roofing project on their home.

Happy New Year! Stay safe from scams in 2026. Be cautious of unexpected calls, emails, or offers that seem too good to be true. Never share personal or banking details unless you’re sure who you’re dealing with. Report suspicious activity to Citizens Advice.

🎄 12 Scams of Christmas 🎄– No. 12 Ticket Sales: Fraudsters sell fake tickets for popular events online. Always buy from official sources like box offices or verified platforms.

🎄 12 Scams of Christmas 🎄– No. 11 Employment Scams: Scammers post fake jobs to steal personal or bank details. Verify employers and use trusted job platforms. Avoid offers via social media.

“Merry Christmas from ESCC Trading Standards! Stay safe this festive season. Watch out for scams, fake deals, and phishing messages. Protect your money and personal details. Report suspicious activity at Citizens Advice or Action Fraud. Stay scam-smart!”

🎄 12 Scams of Christmas 🎄– No. 10 Investment Scams Beware of fake investment offers, including crypto or pensions. Always check the company is FCA-registered before transferring money. Don’t rush decisions.

🎄 12 Scams of Christmas 🎄 – No. 9 Telephone Banking Scams Criminals call claiming unusual activity and ask you to move money or share security info. Banks never ask for full passwords or PINs. Hang up and contact your bank directly.