This year, the theme of the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) National Consumer Week is Good Sports Don’t Fake It. Between 21 and 25 November, Trading Standards Departments across the country will be highlighting the problem of fake sporting clothes and memorabilia sold at markets and car boot fairs as well as on websites, by street traders and other outlets. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Northumberland signs markets real deal charter
Markets in Northumberland are the ‘real deal’ – and that’s official!
Northumberland County Council has signed up to the national ‘Real Deal’ campaign – demonstrating its commitment to ensuring safe, fair and legal markets across the county and protecting shoppers from fake goods. Continue reading
St Helens Commits to Safe and Fair Markets
St Helens Council has signed up to the Real Deal charter, confirming its commitment to safe and fair market trading. Continue reading