Bolton Council’s trading standards team has been recognised with a prestigious national award for its work tackling intellectual property (IP) and product safety crime.
The award, presented by the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG), celebrates outstanding efforts across the whole of the UK trading standards service - placing Bolton’s team among the very best in the country.
The recognition highlights the team’s significant contribution over the past year in protecting residents and businesses from counterfeit goods and unsafe products, as well as disrupting criminal activity linked to IP and safety offences.
Notable achievements over the past year include a seizure of illegal goods worth more than £2m, a seizure of more than 200,00 illegal vapes and a seizure of fake Labubu dolls.
The award is a national honour, not limited to a regional category, underlining the scale and impact of the work delivered by Bolton Council.
Cllr Robert Morrisey, Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, said:
“Bolton Council continues to prioritise enforcement and proactive work to safeguard communities, working closely with partners to tackle illegal trading and protect public safety.
“This latest achievement demonstrates the council’s ongoing commitment to high standards of consumer protection and reinforces its reputation for excellence in trading standards.”