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Consumer Scotland

@Consumer_Scot

Consumer Scotland is the statutory body for consumers in Scotland.

 Edinburgh
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Joined May 2022
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🎆 Firework safety goes beyond your garden. 📖 Read the instructions 📏 Follow the required safety distance 👥 Make sure everyone knows what to do 🐾 Think about people, animals and spaces nearby Enjoy your display safely. #KnowYourImpact #FireworkSafety
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📢 Final few days to apply! Are you a community group? Charity? Local organisation? 💷 Apply for up to £10,000 to deliver a product safety community training project 📅 Deadline: 30 October 2026 Find out how to apply 👇 gov.uk/guidance/opss-communi… #ProductSafety #CommunityEngagement
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It was a pleasure to welcome Sam Ghibaldan, Chief Executive of @Consumer_Scot, to Belfast for the launch of our Corporate Plan 2026-2032 on Wednesday 21 October. Sam joined discussions exploring how consumer organisations can work together, share evidence and strengthen their influence on decisions that affect people’s everyday lives. With consumers facing many of the same challenges across different parts of the UK, opportunities to learn from one another and collaborate are more important than ever. Thank you to Sam and our colleagues at Consumer Scotland for joining us and contributing to the conversation. To find out more, visit: bit.ly/4z4iEeo
Stronger collaboration means a stronger voice for consumers Sam Ghibaldan Chief Executive Consumer Scotland

ALT Stronger collaboration means a stronger voice for consumers Sam Ghibaldan Chief Executive Consumer Scotland

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⚠️ Product recall for HAMAX Buddy Baby Seat The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Decathlon due to the risk of choking ⚠️ Stop using the product immediately, follow the safety advice or contact the supplier for label removal, or for a refund. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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Do you manufacture, import, distribute or sell costumes? 🎃 Make sure your products meet relevant safety requirements and carry the appropriate safety labels 🏷️ Help consumers buy with confidence and stay safe. #HalloweenSafety #ProductSafety
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⚠️ PRODUCT RECALL: Axkid MiniKid Core Car Seats Recalled after the product did not meet the manufacturer’s safety performance standards. Check your Car Seat ID and register with Axkid for a free replacement. More info: gov.uk/product-safety-alerts…
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Food Standards Scotland@FSScotOct 23
Arla Foods Ltd is recalling various Arla Protein Pudding products because they may contain glass. For the full list of recalled products, visit: bit.ly/47Hx1cC
A recall alert from Food Standards Scotland states that Arla Foods Ltd is recalling various Arla Protein Pudding products due to potential contamination with glass. The image features a shopping cart icon.

ALT A recall alert from Food Standards Scotland states that Arla Foods Ltd is recalling various Arla Protein Pudding products due to potential contamination with glass. The image features a shopping cart icon.

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScotOct 24
The Basic Ingredients Ltd recalls Emma Basic Curry Cubes Japanese Style because of undeclared milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. For more information visit: bit.ly/4sndYO5
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Food Standards Scotland@FSScotOct 22
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Tuna Pate because of an incorrect use by date. Access the full alert: bit.ly/4jAhJgW #FoodAlert
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People investing in heat pumps, solar panels and insulation deserve to know what happens if something goes wrong. We welcome UK Government plans for a simpler, joined-up system covering advice, quality checks and complaints. Read more: consumer.scot/blog-posts/str…
Stronger protections for consumers are vital to build confidence in home energy upgrades

ALT Stronger protections for consumers are vital to build confidence in home energy upgrades

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⚠️ Product recall for Horace Vetiver Primavera Beard Oil sold via Amazon The product has been recalled by OLBO (Horace) as it could cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. ⚠️ If you have it, stop using it immediately and contact the supplier for a refund or replacement. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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Last week, our Chief Executive Sam Ghibaldan sent a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer @JohnHealey_MP ahead of the Budget. He warned that rising energy costs are placing severe pressure on households. Read the letter: consumer.scot/publications/l…
Herald article headlined “Chancellor urged to act over soaring energy bills”, reporting Consumer Scotland’s call for targeted support for households facing rising heating costs

ALT Herald article headlined “Chancellor urged to act over soaring energy bills”, reporting Consumer Scotland’s call for targeted support for households facing rising heating costs

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Read the article from @heraldscotland: heraldscotland.com/news/2665…
Chancellor faces Budget demands to help Scots households with energy bills

Chancellor faces Budget demands to help Scots households with energy bills

Chancellor John Healey is being urged to provide support to Scottish households to help with soaring energy and heating oil costs when he unveils his Budget in the House of Commons next week.

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⚠️ Product recall for Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers sold by Aldi This product poses a high electric shock or fire risk because its power cord may become damaged over time ⚠️ If you own this affected product, stop using it immediately and return it to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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How well are consumers in Scotland being served? Join our webinar on Wed 28 Oct, 12:30pm, to hear the key findings from our first Consumer Welfare Report. There will be time for your questions too. Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-f…
How well are the interests of consumers being served in Scotland? Join our webinar: Wednesday 28th October at 12.30pm

ALT How well are the interests of consumers being served in Scotland? Join our webinar: Wednesday 28th October at 12.30pm

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⚠️ Product recall for Next Mint Velvet Raya Espadrille Wedge Sandals This product could cause an injury because the sandal may come apart while wearing it ⚠️ Stop using it immediately and contact Next for a refund or replacement. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UKRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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Nearly 3 in 4 young people in Scotland (18 to 24) experienced consumer harm in the past year, and almost 1 in 5 fell victim to a scam. That's just one finding from our first Consumer Welfare Report. See what else it reveals: consumer.scot/publications/c…
Quiz time: ___ people in Scotland face highest risk of consumer harm, landmark report reveals: A - Young B - Elderly C - Middle-age

ALT Quiz time: ___ people in Scotland face highest risk of consumer harm, landmark report reveals: A - Young B - Elderly C - Middle-age

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⚠️ Product recall for Mattressman Comforcel Elite and Supreme Mattresses The product poses a fire risk ⚠️ Affected customers have been contacted directly by the retailer. If you own this product and have not been contacted, stop using it immediately and contact Mattressman for a refund or replacement. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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Food Standards Scotland@FSScotOct 13
Halo Foods Ltd is recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars, because the contents have been mispacked in Skinny Whip Toffee bar wrappers, which do not declare peanuts as an ingredient on the wrapper - bit.ly/4zBHC4R #allergyalert
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We welcome the planned reforms from the UK Government to protect heating oil consumers.  However, consumers who rely on heating oil or LPG, particularly those in rural and island communities, remain exposed to volatility in global energy markets. More: consumer.scot/news/statement…
"All these measures are welcome, but improving energy efficiency - and supporting more heating oil and LPG households to move to low-carbon heating systems - can help deliver warmer homes, lower energy bills and greater energy security in the years ahead." - Alistair Hill, Head of Energy Transition

ALT "All these measures are welcome, but improving energy efficiency - and supporting more heating oil and LPG households to move to low-carbon heating systems - can help deliver warmer homes, lower energy bills and greater energy security in the years ahead." - Alistair Hill, Head of Energy Transition

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