Warrington Trading Standards

03/09/2026

4 Quick Compliance Checks Before Buying Electricals🔌

Before you hit 'Add to Basket', remember that a dodgy appliance can cause devastating fires or shocks.

03/09/2026

Excellent partnership working with Police colleagues.

POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against a shop on Winwick Street, , found selling illegal vapes, to***co and ci******es worth £7,600.

02/09/2026

Bacteria love making themselves at home in your kitchen if you're not careful about cross-contamination.
Use clean utensils before preparing food & remember to wash items thoroughly between tasks.
https://orlo.uk/i7LpL

01/09/2026

Could you be more this back-to-school season? 🎒

Scammers can try to take advantage of how you're feeling. Sometimes you might be more susceptible to their tactics. Tiredness, stress and even the time of day can play a role. ⏰

Try Take Five’s tool to test how susceptible you could be to a scam today 👉 https://orlo.uk/ydX10

31/08/2026

A use-by date is a measure of safety.
Never eat food after the use-by date even if it looks and smells ok – you can’t see, smell or taste the bacteria that cause food poisoning.
https://orlo.uk/Q7kL7

30/08/2026

If you're reheating food that's already been cooked, it's important to reheat food until it's steaming hot throughout, to kill harmful bacteria.
Lukewarm leftover could cause illnesses like food poisoning.

https://orlo.uk/Nvfor

26/08/2026

The big August bank holiday weekend is nearly here!

Festival goers will be flocking to Reading, Leeds and Creamfields festivals – but criminals may try to use the buzz to sell fake tickets or tickets that don’t exist. 🎟️🚩

Watch out for red flags:
- Offers that seem too good to be true, especially on social media or messaging apps.
- Being rushed to pay quickly before the “ticket” goes.
- Requests to pay by bank transfer instead of a secure payment method.
- Websites with subtle changes in the web address.
- Being told someone will meet you outside the venue with your ticket.

Take Five before you buy and remember to Stop, Challenge and Protect.

25/08/2026

New Va**ng Products Duty and Va**ng Duty Stamps Scheme from 1 October 2026 – What you need to know.

Big changes are coming for va**ng businesses — are you ready?

From 1 April 2026, businesses must apply for approval for Va**ng Products Duty and the Va**ng Duty Stamps Scheme before they come into force on 1 October 2026.

You’ll need to take action if you:

- manufacture va**ng product
- store duty-suspended va**ng products
- act as a UK representative to buy duty stamps for an overseas manufacturer

You may also need to take action after 1 October 2026 if you import va**ng products and need to pay the duty.

How to prepare for approval application:

- ensure you have a Government Gateway account and Business Tax Account
- gather all required documents before applications open
- check guidance on stamp ordering and equipment needs
- apply early to make sure you’re approved in time for the changes
- subscribe to HMRC updates for key dates to add to your calendar
- read the full guidance on https://orlo.uk/av7jS: https://orlo.uk/QlQj5

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24/08/2026

The Premier League is back ⚽

But criminals never left the pitch. From fake ticket offers to messages designed to steal your money and information, they train to stay at the top of their game – and stopping is your best defence.

Whether you’re buying tickets, clicking a link or sharing your details, slow the game down:
- Stop: Take a moment to stop and think.
- Challenge: Ask yourself, could it be fake?
- Protect: If you think you’ve been scammed, contact your bank immediately.

21/08/2026

Kick-off is here, but don’t get caught offside by a ticket scam ⚽🚩🎟️

Criminals use major sports fixtures, concerts and festivals to advertise tickets that don’t exist. They often use social media, messaging apps and websites to create convincing scams.

- Stop and think – before you buy

- Challenge offers that seem too good to be true, pressure you to act quickly or ask you to pay by bank transfer.

- Protect your money: if you think you’ve been scammed, contact your bank immediately and tell the Police at reportfraud.police.uk.