Trading Standards

⚠️ URGENT SAFETY NOTICE ⚠️ The Government has issued an urgent safety alert: some integrated heat-pump tumble dryer models manufactured by Haier may pose a fire risk. Affected brands include: Baumatic • Candy • Caple • Haier • Hoover • Lamona • Iberna • Montpellier

It's National Licensing Week 📢 Licensing is everywhere and plays an important role in keeping residents safe when enjoying a variety of hospitality and entertainment activities #NLW2023 Find out more at sandwell.gov.uk/nationallicens…

Do you have a business and need advice on alcohol licensing? Next week is @licensingweek and we'll be hosting two special advice drop ins at Sandwell Council House on Tuesday 13 June 10am – 1pm and Wednesday 14 June 10am – 1pm. Free advice, no booking necessary. #NLW2023

🚨 Stay alert, don't fall victim to scams, they can and do affect anyone. 💭 If you think someone might be trying to scam you, it’s important to act straight away. For advice and support, call the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133. #ScamAwarenessWeek

@HMRCgovuk @BCCLicensing @SandwellTS @coventrycc #licensing #taxevasion @WolvesCouncil @SolLicensing we do not know where they were destined but thanks to @UKBorder @bhx_official working together we make a difference to communities @WMPolice

To find a reputable trader in Sandwell go to: sandwell.gov.uk/info/200190/co… #ScamAware

🚨 Our Trading Standards team carried out an undercover test purchase operation in West Bromwich yesterday. They visited four shops and, disappointingly, three sold alcohol to our 15 year old volunteer 👇

During an undercover test purchase operation by @SandwellTS & @sandwellpolice, 2 of 6 shops in West Bromwich sold age restricted items to our young volunteer One shop will be issued with advice and a warning, the other one will be investigated after failing a previous test visit

🔌 Got a second-hand bargain? ⚡ Register ALL appliances – new, old or second-hand – so you never miss out on a safety notice and recall. It’s free, easy and increases the safety of your home ✔️ 🔗 Go to registermyappliance.org.uk/registration #regmyappliance2023

Today we have conducted a joint operation with @sandwellcouncil @SandwellTS resulting in the seizure of multiple items - including illegal vapes as well as offering advice on vapes and underage sales #Safer6 #SaferSandwell.

A Smethwick shop owner who stockpiled more than 750,000 illegal cigarettes and tobacco with a retail value of more than £300,000 has been jailed for 30 months at Coventry Crown Court. expressandstar.com/news/crime/202…

@sandwellcouncil @kevincox4 Hi, It’s illegal for vapes to be over 600 puffs. They also need a UK address on and Uk health and toxicity warnings. Hope this is helpful.

@kevincox4 @SandwellTS may be able to help on this one.

🐶 Good boy Cooper! 🐾 Cooper the sniffer dog visited two shops with officers from (HMRC) & our Licensing Team. 🚫 In Smethwick, HMRC seized 3,400 packets of illicit tobacco with a retail value of £40k+ 🚫 Trading Standards seized 228 items relating to illegal vapes worth £2k

This week we've been at the @sandwellcollege Fresher's Fair alongside Trading Standards We spoke to pupils about various types of extremism, the risks of radicalisation & online safety including how to report through the @TerrorismPolice Act Early website actearly.uk

🚫🦈 Loan sharks are using lots of different ways to prey on vulnerable people, take their money and trapping them in a vicious cycle of debt. If you're in debt to an illegal money lender, we want to help you break free. Visit 👉 bit.ly/LetsTalkLoanSh… #LetsTalkLoanSharks

💭 Have you received a suspicious message from someone pretending to be from your bank? Here is a thread with some handy tips and advice 🧵👇

Tipton NHT, @sandwellts & partnerships attended a store in Great Bridge that was selling tobacco products to under 18's & counterfeits. 6692 packs of illegal cigarettes & 50 pouches of illegal tobacco were seized. Approx duty value of £45,000. Illegal vapes & alcohol also seized.

We don’t give permits for charity collections at traffic lights & junctions A licensed collector must not obstruct the public or cause danger They must use sealed tins or buckets displaying the charity name & stand 25m apart. Be sure they are genuine before donating #ScamAware

🚨 Want to get scam alerts? 📲 Sign up to get free @WhichUK scam alerts emailed to you. It only takes a minute. Their alerts will keep you updated on the latest scams circulating online and social media. Stay ahead of the scammers campaigns.which.co.uk/scam-alert-ser… #ScamAware

💭 Booking a prom car? 🤵 We know that some young people are keen to travel in style to their prom. Parents and carers may be tempted to find a good deal from adverts they see online, like Facebook Marketplace. (1/2)