Birmingham Trading Standards official twitter page. Please do not use this account to report crime. You can e-mail us - tradingstandards@birmingham.gov.uk
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#CucumberDay Cucumbers can be sold as countable produce some advice on #BusinessCompanion businesscompanion.info/en/qu…
#WeightsAndMeasures #BrumTS
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ALT cucumber on blue background
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Congratulations Dave for your OBE well deserved award you are an inspiration. #BrumTS
Thank you so much to His Majesty the King
for this wonderful award.
“Bank of Dave OBE: Burnley-businessman honoured by the King”
mol.im/a/15892667
Thank you to David H & the team at #BankofDave and @lee_boyce @thisismoney
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If you have prediabetes or have had gestational diabetes, your risk of developing type 2 diabetes is higher.
The good news: with the right support, making healthy lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
📲Learn more: bit.ly/499emYm
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#RoséDay enjoy your wine 🍷 If sold loose by the glass quantities permitted are 125ml or 175ml or 250ml or multiples of. If sold in a sealed bottle it is 187.5/375/500/750ml or 1/1.5/3/4.5/6/9 upwards Litres. #WeightsandMeasures #BrumTS
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ALT Glasses of Rosé wine
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#WorldGinDay Sell gin by the glass? Quantities permitted = 25ml & multiples of 25ml, or 35ml & multiples of 35ml (not both on same premises) #WeightsAndMeasures #BrumTS
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ALT Gin in glass on table with oranges and lemons
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Thanks for taking interest in our work it was great having you. #IllicitTobacco #IllegalVapes #BrumTS
Thousands more raids and dodgy shops closed.
Hundreds of bosses behind bars.
Millions in dirty cash seized.
That is the fate awaiting the criminal gangs operating in plain sight on our high streets.
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Thank you to every delegate, speaker, exhibitor and sponsor for making #CTSIConference 2026 one to remember. Mark your diaries as CTSI Conference is heading to Bournemouth on 15 - 17 June 2027.
#TradingStandards #CTSI26
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Find all the latest product safety alerts, unsafe products and product recalls on the @OfficeforSandS website at:
gov.uk/product-safety-alerts…
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ALT Intellectual Property Office Fake alcohol can ruin the celebration Buy your bubbly from reputable sellers #BUYREAL Image of alcohol in silver metal bucket with ice.
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Planning ahead booking a table at a restaurant for #FathersDay which is appraching! You can check out the food rating of the food business before ordering visit ratings.food.gov.uk @foodgov
#FoodRatings #BrumTS
ALT This is a Food Hygiene Rating sticker from the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).The rating shown is a 5, which signifies the establishment's hygiene standards are "Very Good".
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Having work done to your home this Summer! Only use vetted traders or ones recommended by family and friends. #DoorStepSales #ScamAware #BrumTS
ALT TAKE A STAND AGAINST DOORSTEP SCAMS For advice on scams call Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: 0808 223 1133 #ScamAware NATIONAL TRADING STANDARDS Scams Team
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Great to see what’s happening across the city centre, another example of the energy and momentum in #Brum
🎨 Pop Goes Brum is now on display in Snow Hill Square! Celebrating Birmingham-born Pop-art pioneer Peter Phillips, the free outdoor exhibition features his iconic work alongside three winning artworks inspired by his legacy. On until the end of the month!
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Follow us for #StopCheckBeforeYouPay 15-26 June 2026 for info visit 👇
centsa.org.uk/campaigns/stop… #CEnTSA & be #ScamAware #BrumTS @BhamCityCouncil @CEnTSA_
ALT STOP CHECK BEFORE YOU PAY Image of hand holding mobile device scrolling on screen.
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#NationalPeanutButterCookieDay baking cookies make sure your oven is #safe some tips
@ElecSafetyFirst on #OvenSafety bit.ly/2RkBT3K #BrumTS
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ALT Cookies in black bowl and on table
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#AllergyAlert
Buttermilk Confections is recalling Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar because of undeclared milk.
Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar
Pack size45g
Batch codeBM26105
Best before15 June 2027
food.gov.uk/news-alerts/aler…
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According to Report Fraud, Motor Insurance Fraud (aka Ghostbroking) is an emerging threat. If you buy a fake policy, you'll most likely be driving uninsured and therefore breaking the law. Don't get fooled by a fraudster. Check out our advice at getsafeonline.org/personal/a…
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We will be at NatWest Grand Central Birmingham City Centre on Wednesday 17 June 2026 10.00 am until 2.00 pm promoting our #StopCheckBeforeYouPay campaign to raise #ScamAwareness Join us to be #ScamAware #CEnTSA @CEnTSA_ @NatWestGroup @NatWestGroup @BhamCityCouncil
ALT Person on laptop and hand holding bank card. Stop Check Before you pay
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#SafetyWarning ⚠️
Some viral “squishy” toys may not meet UK safety standards.
Concerns include missing labels, chemical smells, choking risks & burns if heated.
Look for UKCA/CE marking & supplier details before buying/selling. Report: Citizens Advice 0808 223 1133 #BrumTS
ALT Squishy toys
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#NationalButtonBatteryAwarenessDay keep button batteries away from childrenif swallowed can be dangerous keep your kids #SafetyFirst #BrumTS
ALT Office for Product Safety & Standards Check toys and gadgets Is the button battery compartment secured? If not, move them out of children's reach. image of child playing with calculator
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Get ready, Birmingham! The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is almost here! 🎉🏏
It all kicks off tomorrow at Edgbaston, and we’re celebrating with a full weekend of free fan festivities 🙌
Join us at Victoria Square and the Rotunda for a vibrant, family-friendly cricket celebration 🌟👨👩👧👦
⏰ 10am–5pm, Friday to Sunday
Catch the spirit and don’t miss out 👇
orlo.uk/WUwJ4 💥🏏
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