Trading Standards

County Council promises action to tackle teen vaping

Following an increase in young people experimenting with vaping, Hampshire County Council has pledged continuing support for a series of education and enforcement measures to tackle the increasingly pressing issue of teen vaping

Trading Standards investigation leads to jail sentence for fraudulent ‘car-clocking’ operation

Hampshire County Council Trading Standards has welcomed a successful prosecution following their investigation into the fraudulent sale of second-hand cars

County Council Trading Standards welcomes successful prosecution of fraudulent roofing operation

Hampshire County Council Trading Standards has welcomed a successful outcome in the courts relating to fraud and money laundering

Christmas toy safety - Hampshire County Council Trading Standards issues safety warning

Hampshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service is reminding parents and carers to stay alert to toy safety hazards this Christmas by following a checklist to help children to avoid injuries

Counterfeit goods

The Trade Marks Act 1994 makes it illegal to make or deal in any unauthorised trade mark goods without the consent of the trade mark owner. If you do so you are liable to arrest and on conviction to a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment

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