Lincolnshire Trading Standards

❗️Do you own birds in the Gainsborough area? A further case of avian influenza has been confirmed in Lincolnshire, at a second large commercial poultry unit near Gainsborough, West Lindsey. Find out more - lincolnshire.gov.uk/news/article/2…

Ready to bag an online bargain? Follow our top tips to avoid scams. ✅ Research sellers, check they're legitimate. ✅ Never pay by bank transfer. Pay with a credit card, if you have one. ✅ Only provide enough details to complete your purchase. Find out more: ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/shopp… #FraudFreeXmas

Sniffing out crime with Skye! 🐶 This footage was taken at Local Shop on Trinity Street in Gainsborough, where officers discovered a ‘lazy susan’ packed full of illicit cigarettes hidden behind a dummy plug socket. The criminals didn’t fool star sniffer dog Skye, though! 🐕‍🦺 In total, approximately 4,500 cigarettes and 3kg of hand rolling tobacco was seized during the inspection, which was carried out by @lincsts, @LincsPolice, @WestLindseyDC, and Immigration and Enforcement. Cllr Alex McGonigle, executive member for community safety at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “This is now the sixth premises on Trinity Street in Gainsborough that has been found to be selling illegal cigarettes or vapes. "The other shops have been closed down and we’ve worked successfully with landlords to remove the tenants. Clearly the criminals remain persistent, but we will remain vigilant and continue the fight against this High Street crime.” Read the full story on our website 👉 bit.ly/4hHgMAi

🎆 Planning to use fireworks at home? If you're aged 18 or over, you're legally allowed to buy fireworks for private use, but safety comes first. Make sure you have enough garden space to use them responsibly and keep everyone (including pets!) safe. 🔗 For full guidance, visit: gov.uk/guidance/my-sa… #safetyineveryspark #safetyislit #pawsbeforebooms

As you stock up on costumes, decorations and spooky gadgets, take a moment to shop smart: 🔍 Some Halloween products have been recalled including; costumes, toys and decorations. 🔥 Check our recalls page to see if any products you own have been recalled. 🔗 gov.uk/product-safety…? #SafeSpookySeason #HalloweenSafety

Inside the hidden rooms storing thousands of illegal cigarettes. Our Trading Standards officers and @LincsPolice, with the assistance of star sniffer dog Skye, have seized around 120,000 more illegal cigarettes and vapes in Grantham and Bourne this week. Shocking footage was captured showing the lengths criminals are taking to hide them. 🎥 Keep watching to see Skye in action and the big reveal. The inspections took place as part of #OpMachinize - the ongoing National Crime Agency-coordinated operation to tackle money laundering and criminal use of cash-intensive high street businesses. 🔗 bit.ly/4mZnBOV @lincsts | @nca_uk

Have your say on the updated Trading Standards Enforcement Policy. We would like to engage with consumers and businesses to gauge understanding of the enforcement options available to officers dealing with matters of noncompliance, and the basis on which these options are chosen. 🔗 bit.ly/478XznQ

#Poultry & other captive birds can be let outside from 15 May unless you're in a 3km Protection/Captive Bird Monitoring (Controlled) Zone. The biosecurity AIPZ remains in place. There are vital preparations you must take before releasing your birds. See: gov.uk/government/new…

🧸Help keep your baby and other babies safe by reporting unsafe products. For more information and to make a report, visit 👉gov.uk/guidance/consu… #BuySafe #BabySafeAsleep

Thursday 20 March - @rudehealth recalls Rude Health Chocolate Crunch Granola because of the possible presence of insects #FoodAlert food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Thursday 20 March - Goodies Food Mediterranean recalls Al Burj Halva products because of undeclared sesame #FoodAllergy food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

National policy changes impacting your farm? 🚜🌾 ➡️ We are providing FREE, impartial advice sessions for farmers. Those interested in either impartial one-to-one advice or taking part in a group workshop can now express an interest. The sessions will be delivered as part of the #LincolnshireFarmSupportProgramme. Get help with business strategy, diversification, and more. Learn more: bit.ly/4kQJekn @CllrmHill @ColinDavie1 #KeepLincolnshireGrowing #FarmingSupport

🚨 Email and social media hacking are the most common forms of cyber crime reported in the UK. ℹ️ Double your defences against cyber criminals by enabling 2-step verification (2SV). Find out more: stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/protect-yourse… #TurnOn2SV

Did you know APHA offers a carcase collection service for animals submitted for post-mortem as part of our disease surveillance activities. You can check the new tool to see if a carcase is eligible for free collection public.tableau.com/app/profile/si…. #LivestockKeepers #Vets

An #AvianInfluenza Prevention Zone is in place across Great Britain. If you own #Poultry, even just pet #chickens, or other captive birds, including #Gamebirds, take action to prevent contact with wild birds & rodents to reduce the risk of disease spread. gov.uk/guidance/bird-…

A busy day staring with a joint agency operation tackling Rural Crime. Officers along with the @EnvAgency,@lincsts, Custom and Excise and the County Council attended an address where suspected stolen property was recovered. @LincsPolice 1/3

💔 The wrong charger = the wrong spark this #ValentinesDay! 💝 Using an incompatible charger can supply the wrong voltage to your battery, causing it to overheat and catch fire - a dangerous chemical reaction called thermal runaway. 🔥 #ElectricalSafetyFirst #BatterySafety

Due to the number of detections of #AvianInfluenza in kept and wild birds, gatherings of poultry (including ducks, geese & swans) are now banned across GB. Check the relevant websites for further info: gov.uk/government/new… gov.scot/publications/a… gov.wales/avian-influenz…

Wednesday 5 February 2025 - Birds Eye Ltd. recalls Goodfella’s Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread because of undeclared milk #FoodAllergy food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…

Thursday 6 February - Updated: Lidl recalls AlpenFest Style Salted Mini Pretzels (chocolate covered) because of a possible burning sensation when consumed #FoodAlert food.gov.uk/news-alerts/al…