BBC investigation highlights dangerous ladders with T&R’s help
T&R in the Media BBC’s Morning Live investigation into dangerous ladders 2025 is off to a flying start, as we helped the BBC’s Morning Live team investigate dangerous ladders. 21/01/25 BBC’s Morning Live shares concerns The Ladder Association’s campaign, “Step up to safe ladders” has been gaining momentum over the last few years. Aided by […]
Ladder open day for Trading Standards Officers
Open Day Ladder open day for Trading Standards Officers The Test & Research Centre held ladder open days in November for Trading Standards Officers in partnership with the Ladder Association. 22nd November 2024 Delegates from far and wide In November 2024, the Test & Research Centre (T&R) hosted two open days for Trading Standards Officers […]
EU GPSR – a turning point for Product Safety?
Blog Post EU GPSR changes: a turning point for product safety? In this blog post T&R General Manager, John Darby, takes a look into the new General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) in the EU – and what the UK could do next. 11th October 2024 Responding to the ways we shop In today’s digital age, […]
2000 dangerous telescopic ladders stopped at Port
2000 dangerous telescopic ladders stopped at Port The Test & Research Centre has again helped Suffolk Trading Standards to prevent dangerous products from entering the UK market. Over 2000 were stopped at the Port of Felixstowe inthe largest shipment detained so far. 1st March 2022 Detained at the Port of Felixstowe Suffolk County Council Trading […]
T&R helps stop more dangerous ladders from entering the UK
T&R helps stop more dangerous ladders from entering the UK When the Imports Team at Suffolk Trading Standards came across some suspect ladders, the Test & Research Centre was there to help. 21st August 2021 suspect ladders Suffolk County Council Trading Standards are responsible for ensuring the goods arriving at the Port of Felixstowe are […]
