Press releases
Here you can find our recent news stories that relate to Trading Standards.
Follow the link to view earlier trading standards news stories from 2003, 2004, 2005, (opens in a new window)2006 and 2007 (opens in a new window).
August 2008
Buying on behalf of a minor will land you a hefty fine
July 2008
Counterfeit crackdown steps up the pace
Trading Standards working for healthier days out
June 2008
Drive to keep heavy vehicles off rural roads
Danger drink seized across the county
Warning over online cashback banking scam
Young talent hits the red carpet at Cineworld
Links between food and farming are explored
May 2008
Young film makers get serious about dangers of drink
New laws are good news for consumers
Check what drops through your door
March 2008
Young Consumer of the Year success for Heanor school
Underage crackdown in South Derbyshire
Trading Standards carry on underage crackdown
Trading Standards carry out underage crackdown in North East Derbyshire
February 2008
Cracking down on counterfeit goods
Consumers getting a fair deal at petrol pumps
Catch the cons by scrapping the scams
Cracking down on underage sales
January 2008
Scam awareness month
Trading Standards working for your health
