Online marketplaces often have many sellers offering similar products. Taking a few minutes to check who you’re buying from, and how other shoppers have reviewed them, can help you avoid problems later. ✅Check the seller ✅Read reviews carefully ✅Check the product information ✅Look for recognised safety markings ✅See if the product has been recalled 🛑When your item arrives: ✅check it matches the pictures and description online ✅follow any instructions or safety guidance provided ⚠️If something doesn’t seem right, stop and contact the seller or the marketplace. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… gov.uk/guidance/my-safety-on… #CheckBeforeYouCheckout #VerifyThenBuy #BuySafeBeSafe

Got your summer holiday coming up? ☀️ Our advice can help you #ShopAware whether you’re getting ready to book or something hasn’t gone to plan! ⤵️ citizensadvice.org.uk/consum…

It's #ChildSafetyWeek! We're pleased to support @CAPTcharity campaign. Prioritise your child's safety with their top tips for staying safe around electricity. ⚡Explore our resources to help educate young children on electrical safety: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk… #ChildSafety

Today as part of #ChildSafetyWeek 2026, we’ve focused on baby sleep products. Not all of them are safe. Before buying or using baby sleep products, check the sizing guide to make sure it fits your baby and read the warnings on the label. To access our full guidance, please visit:👇 gov.uk/guidance/child-safety… @CAPTcharity #ChildSafetyWeek #MakingPreventionPossible #SafeSleep #ChildSafety

Choose quality, value and confidence, not fakes.❌ 🛍️Pre-loved fashion gives you authentic style, better value and pieces that last. Support the IPO's new campaign helping shoppers spot counterfeits online. 👉 bit.ly/SecondHandNotSecondBe… #SecondHandNotSecondBest

Second-hand is smart, safe and sustainable – but shoppers are still being caught out by fakes. CTSI is supporting the @The_IPO's ‘Second-hand, not second best’ campaign, to help consumers shop with confidence. Read the guidance: bit.ly/SecondHandNotSecondBe… #SecondHandNotSecondBest

The 'House of Hazards' features powerful real-life scenarios, including a mocked up e-scooter battery igniting and the aftermath of a bedroom blaze caused by a phone left charging on a bed. #LithiumIonBatteries #FireSafety

We’re proud to have support from organisations working in fire safety, protection and prevention, including fire and rescue services across the country, as part of the #BatteryBreakdown campaign.

It's boat fire safety week. If you're planning to use a boat then: ⚠️Read the fire safety on boats leaflet before heading out on to water. assets.publishing.service.go… ⚠️Check for recalls on products you have on board. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… ✅These checks can save lives. #FireSafety #BoatSafety #BoatingSafety #UKRecallsAndAlerts

If you're riding an e-bike over the bank holiday #heatwave then remember lithium-ion batteries can pose a fire risk. 🔥 Only use manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers 🔥 Never buy from untrusted sellers 🔥 Get professional help for conversions Let’s ride smart and safe. 🔗 Learn more: gov.uk/buy-safe #BuySafe

🧒👨‍👩‍👧 @captcharity Child Safety Week is coming this June. But remember that keeping your family safe is a year-round commitment. ✅ Stay tuned for tips to help protect your little ones and create a safer home for everyone. Get involved: ow.ly/cYla50Z2Jkx #ChildSafetyWeek

⚖️ World Metrology Day 🌍 celebrates the science of measurement and the role it plays in everyday life “Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making”, highlights how accurate measurements help create objective evidence for transparent decision-making ✅ 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=XIvSvu0i…

Need new gardening tools and equipment? 🌱 Think you've found a great #AmazonFind? Beware: some electrical items sold by third-party sellers on online marketplaces can be dangerous. They may not meet required product safety standards. Stay safe and buy from reputable retailers.

CTSI welcomes the creation of a High Street Organised Crime Unit to help focus efforts to tackle "dodgy shops", but urges the Home Office to rapidly review enforcement powers, resources, and measures to keep Trading Standards officers safe, to help clamp down on the issue.

Most of us expect the products we buy online to be safe. ⚠️ But with e-bikes and batteries, it’s not always that straightforward. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes to ensure that these products are safe.📽️ Watch the documentary now: ow.ly/kh7b50YNSWs

Illegal money lending can cause fear, distress and serious harm to mental health. But there is help. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, know you’re not alone. Call Stop Loan Sharks 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp 07700 102773

Are you interested in a career in Trading Standards? Essex County Council is advertising an opportunity for a Trading Standards Professional Apprentice. For more details on the role and how to apply see workingforessex.com/apply/tr…

Illegal money lending can cause fear, distress and serious harm to mental health. But there is help. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, know you’re not alone. Call Stop Loan Sharks 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp 07700 102773

⚠️ Scam warning! If you receive a text about needing to repay your Winter Fuel Payment, it is a scam. If you earn over £35,000, in most cases the payment will be recovered automatically. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/2X31puV

This #StopLoanSharksWeek we’re raising awareness of how illegal lenders operate. Illegal lenders adapt - moving online, using social media, or pretending to be someone you trust. But their aim is always the same: control and intimidation. Stay one step ahead and help make it #GameOverForLoanSharks If you or someone you know is affected, we can help. 📞 0300 555 2222 🌐 stoploansharks.co.uk