Suffolk Trading Standards

02/09/2026

Product Recall for ASDA Ladies’ Handbags. The products present a serious chemical risk because they contain excessive concentrations of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.

Front Pocket Xbody Bag
Product Code: 1100258937001
Barcode: 5059206286959

Opp Tote Bag
Product Code: 1100260834001
Barcode: 5059206491797

Black Nylon Phone Bag
Product Code: 1100258939001
Barcode: 505920628577

We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately. Return the product to any ASDA store for a full refund.

02/09/2026

Could scanning a QR code lead to being scammed? ⚠️

Not always, but scammers are using QR codes in places you would usually trust to lead you to fake websites or apps.

Here's a few questions to ask yourself to stay protected against QR code scams ⤵️

- Who is it from? If the QR code is in a letter or email, is it something you were expecting to receive?

- If it's a public space like a car park, is it actually a sticker covering up something else?

- When you scan it, does the web address match the business you were expecting to see? And does it have a secure connection?

If you think you've been scammed, then take a look at our advice on what to do next through the link in the comments.

02/09/2026

📞 It might look like a call from your bank, HMRC or another trusted organisation. But appearances can be deceiving.

Scammers can fake the number that appears on your screen, making a call look legitimate when it's actually from a criminal. This is known as number spoofing.

If you receive an unexpected call asking for personal details, passwords or money:
✅ Hang up
✅ Find the organisation's number on its official website
✅ Call them back directly

Most spoofed calls are blocked, but it's still important to know the warning signs.

02/09/2026

🚨 Recall expanded to include 200ml, 400ml products.
Product Recall for Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water 200ml, 400ml and 730ml. It has been identified that affected batches may be microbiologically contaminated, which may cause eye inflammation.

200ml
Batches: 610041, 611641, 615941

400ml
Batches: 611141, 611341, 611441, 613341, 613441, 614541, 614741, 614

730ml
Batches: 613841, 613941, 611041, 616641, 616741

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Unilever.

Consumers in possession of an affected batch should stop using the product immediately. Contact Unilever UK Careline by email for further guidance and a refund on [email protected].

01/09/2026

🚨 Did you know the UK Government is introducing a Va**ng Products Duty, alongside a Va**ng Duty Stamp Scheme from 1 October 2026?

The UK Government is introducing a Va**ng Products Duty (VPD) at a flat rate of £2.20 per 10 ml of va**ng liquid, alongside a Va**ng Duty Stamp (VDS) scheme requiring stamps to be affixed to va**ng products.

Businesses that manufacture, import or store va**ng products in the UK must apply for approval for the VPD and VDS schemes, ahead of them coming into force on 1 October 2026.

Find out the steps that you need to take, as well as further guidance available for businesses, via the links in the comments ⤵️

01/09/2026

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⭐ Five stars for UK Carpet Care - 01473 396706, a Trading Standards Approved Suffolk Trusted Trader near Ipswich.
"Deep cleaning of some very dirty cream wool carpets. Giovanni did a great job and the house feels like new again"
✅ The business and its owners have been checked and approved by Trading Standards.
👉 https://trustedtrader.team/Suffolk/UK-Carpet-Care-Limit-0000546.html

01/09/2026

Hunting for a new home?

▪️ Use reputable rental platforms.
▪️ Check landlord out and verify ownership.
▪️ Don’t pay before you see the property and when you do, pay rent securely

Make sure you find out which deposit protection company they use – you should get confirmation that your money is protected.

01/09/2026

Product Recall for Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker. The product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery may overheat during use and enter thermal runaway. This may result in smoke, fire and ejection of battery material.

Yoyo (M) Dark Grey
Barcode: 5055300413062
Reference: C10931

Yoyo (M) Light Grey
Barcode: 5055300413055
Reference: C10930

Yoyo (M) Blue
Barcode: 5055300413406
Reference: C10965

The product has been recalled from end users by Cambridge Audio. Affected consumers will be contacted directly with instructions. We recommend that owners of affected products stop using them immediately.

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://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/scamtest/

28/08/2026

Businesses that sell goods and services to the public have a duty to not put customers and others at risk.

If your business sells potentially dangerous items such as knives and bladed items or hazardous materials, read the Business Companion guide (link in the comments ⤵️ )