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Trading Standards News

Council prosecutes firm for supplying unsafe Christmas lights

Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a Blackburn-based wholesaler for selling unsafe Christmas light decorations.

Car firm prosecuted for selling clocked cars

Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted a car firm for selling clocked vehicles to customers.

Council warns over home made 'dummy clips'

Oldham Council’s Trading Standards Department is warning residents and traders about safety issues around homemade ‘dummy clips’.

Council prosecutes car trader for selling clocked car

Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted Mohammad Ikram Choudhry for selling a clocked car.

Council prosecutes company for selling unsafe mobile phone accessories

Oldham Council has successfully prosecuted Manchester based HK Mobile Accessories for selling unsafe phone chargers.