Suffolk Trading Standards

We were out with @SuffolkPolice @SuffolkTS @DVSAgovuk & @HMRCgovuk checking waste vehicles. Make sure your waste collector is registered to take your waste away here - environment.data.gov.uk/public-registe…

Every January we like to give a shout out to those Trusted Trader members who have generated the most positive feedback for each scheme over the last 12 months, as well as thank all of our hardworking members 👏 trustedtrader.team/news/best-revi… #TradingStandardsApproved #TrustedTrader

⚠️Protect yourself in 2026, only use reputable businesses you have contacted ⚠️ Visit Trusted Trader for a list of Trading Standards Approved businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk 👷‍♂️ trustedtrader.team/Norfolk/ trustedtrader.team/Suffolk/ #Norfolk #Suffolk #TrustedTrader

"problem was diagnosed and repaired very quickly...Fantastic work and customer service" Another happy customer for Trading Standards Approved Olive Air Ltd 👏 trustedtrader.team/Suffolk/Olive-… #Suffolk #TrustedTrader #TradingStandards #Approved @SuffolkTS

Another happy customer for Suffolk Trusted Trader Homestyle UK Windows Ltd, who has been Trading Standards Approved since 2023 👍 🎅 trustedtrader.team/Suffolk/Homest… #Suffolk #TrustedTrader #TradingStandards #Approved @SuffolkTS

Have you received a scam email, text message or phone call that you want to warn others about? Join our Facebook group! facebook.com/groups/2121985…

We cracked down on illegal waste carriers in 2025. ✅ 172 vehicles carrying waste stopped ✅ 14 road checks ✅ 26 operating without required waste carrier’s licence Working with @SuffolkPolice @DVLAgovuk @MidSuffolk @SuffolkTS @HMRCgovuk Read more: bit.ly/3XVVJkJ

Expecting a delivery? 🚚 🔴 Stop: Don’t click on unexpected links or attachments. 🟡 Challenge: Ask yourself – were you expecting a delivery? Does the message look suspicious? 🟢 Protect: Report the message to 7726 and only use official apps or websites to track parcels.

Aldi is recalling Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets because the product contains egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

‘Tis the season to check in on your loved ones🎄 Without someone to confide in, people can feel isolated and be more vulnerable to #scams. Let’s #TakeFive to protect each other and #StopChallengeProtect this Christmas.

Product Recall for B&M Cream and Green Mug. The product presents a risk of burns as the base may crack and break when filled with hot liquid. bmstores.co.uk/product-recalls

Businesses that sell goods and services to the public have a duty to not put customers and others at risk. If your business sells potentially dangerous items such as knives and bladed items or hazardous materials, read this Business Companion guide: businesscompanion.info/focus/knives-b…

Illva Saronno S.p.A is recalling Disaronno Originale because of the possible presence of small pieces of glass within some bottles of product, which could make it unsafe to drink. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Grape Tree is recalling Easy Melt Couverture Dark Chocolate 55% because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Grape Tree is recalling Caramel Flavour Coated Raisins because they contain peanuts which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

⚠️🔥 85,000 tumble dryers still at risk of fire. Affected brands include: Candy, Baumatic, Caple, Haier, Hoover, Lamona, Iberna, Montpellier. ‼️Check yours now. gov.uk/government/new…

Loft insulation scammers ordered to pay £48,891 after targeting vulnerable Suffolk residents suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-de…

Tesco is recalling Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns because it may contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Are you a business based in Norfolk or Suffolk? Become Trading Standards Approved and join the growing band of local vetted businesses that residents can trust 👊 trustedtrader.team/signup-choose #TradingStandards #TrustedTrader

Find out more about the day of action here: suffolk.police.uk/news/suffolk/n…

Top tips: ❗️Only buy from reputable retailers. ❗️If the price seems unrealistically low, it probably is. ❗️Check the packaging. Look out for misspellings, poor quality labels, cheap cellophane wrap, poor box construction and the absence of a serial number and batch code.

Last week we seized 41 counterfeit perfumes from a vehicle stopped during a multi-agency day of action in Ipswich. If you suspect something is counterfeit contact Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133.