@Consumer_Scot

Consumer Scotland is the statutory body for consumers in Scotland.

 Edinburgh
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Joined May 2022
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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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⚠ Safety warning: Stop using pimple popping squishy toys supplied with sharp needles or syringes. They can cause injury. Place needles in a puncture-resistant container and check with your local authority for safe disposal guidance. New story:🔗 gov.uk/government/news/stop-… #ProductSafety
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Food Standards Scotland@FSScotOct 10
Scottish consumers urged not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine. Access the full news story: bit.ly/4yiKZN5
```plaintext Image of a "Food Alert for Action" notice from Food Standards Scotland. A shopping cart icon is displayed. Text advises Scottish consumers not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine. ```

ALT ```plaintext Image of a "Food Alert for Action" notice from Food Standards Scotland. A shopping cart icon is displayed. Text advises Scottish consumers not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine. ```

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⚠️ Product recall for ASDA Men's Hiker Boots and Shoes. The products pose a serious chemical risk. ⚠️ Stop using this product immediately and contact your nearest ASDA store for a refund. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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Food Standards Scotland@FSScotOct 8
Greencore recalls several products due to the presence of Salmonella. Access the full alert: bit.ly/4yXPZrD #FoodAlert
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We welcome the addition of near real-time fuel prices to Google Maps. It will make fuel costs clearer for consumers. This is especially important in rural parts of Scotland, where there is often less competition between fuel retailers. @energygovuk
Screenshot of Google maps petrol station listing, displaying current fuel prices

ALT Screenshot of Google maps petrol station listing, displaying current fuel prices

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OmbudsmanAssociation@OmbudAssocOct 8
As part of #OmbudsDay2026, we're continuing to share perspectives on the value and impact of Ombudsman services from voices across consumer advocacy, academia, government and the legal sector. 📌 Theme: Consumer protection and vulnerability @SGhibaldan | @Consumer_Scot
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⚠️ Product recall for Tesco F&F Glass Latte Mug. The product poses a risk of burns and injuries.⚠️ Stop using this product immediately. Return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. 🔗 gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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⚠️ Product recall for Flymo SimpliTrim 230 AC & 230 Plus AC Trimmers The product poses a risk of injury ⚠️ Stop using the affected product immediately and return it to the retailer you purchased from for a refund. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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⚠️ Product recall for Eskuta SX-250 E-Bikes modified and sold by BR Ebikes Limited. The product poses a serious risk of injuries. ⚠️ Stop using this product immediately and contact BR EBikes Ltd for a refund or replacement. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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⚠️ Product recall for ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent The product poses a risk of entrapment ⚠️ Stop using this product immediately and keep out of reach of children. Return it to any ASDA store for a full refund. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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⚠️ Product recall for Primark Halloween Gonks The product poses a health risk due to potential asbestos contamination ⚠️ Stop using this product immediately and keep out of reach of children. Follow the recall instructions for details on disposal and/or return of the product. gov.uk/product-safety-alerts… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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Think older people are most at risk of scams? Our research suggests otherwise. Almost 1 in 5 young Scots (18 to 24) fell victim to a scam in the past year. @BBCScotland spoke to our Director of Research and Analysis to find out why: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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Consumer harm in Scotland is widespread, affordability pressures persist, and there are significant inequalities in consumer experiences. Today, we published our Consumer Welfare Report. Listen to our Director of Research and Analysis talk about its findings to @BBCScotland.
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Listen to the entire interview from 55:00 on bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032b…

Radio Scotland Breakfast - 05/10/2026 - BBC Sounds

News from across Scotland and the world, plus sport, weather and big name interviews.

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1 in 5 people in Scotland are struggling to afford essentials like food, energy or housing. Our first Consumer Welfare Report also found 60% faced a consumer harm this year, from faulty goods to scams. Read the findings: consumer.scot/news/widesprea…
1 in 5 consumers in Scotland are regularly struggling to afford essentials such as food, energy or housing costs

ALT 1 in 5 consumers in Scotland are regularly struggling to afford essentials such as food, energy or housing costs

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