Ellis Roberts, the host of Ask the Regulator in Welsh, discusses an overview of Trading Standards Wales’ Spotlight event with Anne-Louise Davies, Senior Policy Officer - Trading Standards at WLGA. They take the chance to discuss consumer protection in general, mentioning the opportunity for apprentices to become part of our vital profession.

Mae Ellis Roberts, cyflwynydd Gofynnwch i'r Rheoleiddiwr yn y Gymraeg, yn trafod trosolwg o ddigwyddiad Sbotolau Safonau Masnach Cymru gydag Anne-Louise Davies, Uwch Swyddog Polisi - Safonau Masnach yn WLGA. Maen nhw'n manteisio ar y cyfle i drafod diogelu defnyddwyr yn gyffredinol, gan sôn am y cyfle i brentisiaid ddod yn rhan o'n proffesiwn hanfodol.

Jemma is joined by Steve Bumford from SRS and Viv Jones from Carmarthenshire Trading Standards to discuss doorstep crime issues in Wales and how the Buy with Confidence scheme can help.

Kerry Nicol from CTSI and Natalie Burrows from SRS join Jemma to discuss the latest developments with cosmetic products and treatments and how to keep yourself safe.   

Jemma is joined by Jerry Burnie from the BTHA and Rhys Harries from Swansea Trading Standards to discuss the safety of toys and electrical products.

In this episode of Ask the Regulator, Jemma is joined by Jacqui Thomas, the Chair of Trading Standards Wales.

A special podcast, reflecting on 10 years of Shared Regulatory Service and looking ahead to the future of the service.

Featuring:

• Helen Picton, Head of Service
• Will Lane, Operational Manager
• Chris Hill, Operational Manager
• Jason Bale, Operational Manager

Jemma discusses the impact of pests in food businesses withEnvironmental Health Officers Stefan Hinc and Rosie Bomford, including how businesses can avoid the negative impacts of pests on their business, including affecting their food hygiene rating score, a business closure or being prosecuted.

For the final episode of 2024, Jemma discusses the importance of buying safe cosmetic products with Natalie Burrows, a Trading Standards Officer with Shared Regulatory Services.

Natalie shares her advice for businesses on how to comply with the law, her top tips for consumers and explains how Trading Standards work helps to protect us all from unsafe products.

In this episode, Jemma talks to Louise Baxter-Scott, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team about the latest developments in scams and frauds that we all need to be aware of.

Series 4 is ‘Starting with a bang’ as we focus on fireworks in our first episode. Jemma is joined by Kate Palmer from Shared Regulatory Services and Graeme Knox from the London Borough of Havering, to discuss the awfulconsequences of the illegal sale of fireworks.

They provide their advice and top tips on how to comply with the law and the importance of regulators, businesses and the community, all working together to keep everyone safe.

Find out more about Shared Regulatory Services via https://www.srs.wales/en/Home.aspx and details of all resources mentioned and the quiz answers can be found on the podcast pages here: https://www.srs.wales/en/Business-Advice/Podcasts.aspx