Trading Standards
Trading Standards teams are actively enforcing licensing conditions and seizing illicit goods, while councils also address product safety concerns.
Local councils are currently focused on enforcing licensing conditions and tackling illicit goods. In September 2026, Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel revoked a store's licence after a joint inspection by Trading Standards and the Licensing Authority found illicit tobacco, non-compliant vapes, and high-strength alcohol. Earlier, in July 2026, a Barking and Dagenham Licensing Sub-Committee imposed new conditions on a store's licence after Trading Standards raised concerns about breaches.
Trading Standards teams are also addressing product safety and illicit goods. In October 2025, Bexley Trading Standards seized hundreds of counterfeit dolls due to safety concerns. Councils continue to consider premises licence applications, with Southwark, Camden, and Newham Licensing Sub-Committees scheduled to review applications in September 2026.
Key facts
- Hounslow's Licensing Panel revoked Kinsley Super Store's licence on 2026-09-01 after a Trading Standards inspection. Source
- Jay Food and Wine received new licence conditions on 2026-07-02 after Trading Standards raised concerns. Source
- Bexley Trading Standards seized hundreds of counterfeit Labubu dolls due to safety concerns in October 2025. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.