Interested in matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing? If so, this podcast is for you. Jemma Cox from Shared Regulatory Services speaks to Officers, partnership organisations and businesses to find out about the latest developments in these areas and how they impact businesses and consumers. You can listen to all of the episodes by clicking on the relevant link below. Our Podcasts are produced by Bro Radio and we were short-listed for podcast of the year in the Community Radio Awards 2022.

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Episodes

• Fraud, scams and all things untoward’

  Tuesday, 26 November 2024

  36 minutes

  In this episode, Jemma talks to Louise Baxter-Scott, Head of the National Trading Standards Scams Team about the latest developments in scams and frauds that we all need to be aware of.

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• Fireworks

  Thursday, 24 October 2024

  34 minutes

  Series 4 is ‘Starting with a bang’ as we focus on fireworks in our first episode. Jemma is joined by Kate Palmer from Shared Regulatory Services and Graeme Knox from the London Borough of Havering, to discuss the awfulconsequences of the illegal sale of fireworks.They provide their advice and top tips on how to comply with the law and the importance of regulators, businesses and the community, all working together to keep everyone safe. Find out more about Shared Regulatory Services via https://www.srs.wales/en/Home.aspx and details of all resources mentioned and the quiz answers can be fou...

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• Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 5 All Things Cheap and Nasty

  Friday, 19 April 2024

  25 minutes

  For the final day of TSW Week 2024, Jemma talks to Emma and Rhys from TSW about all things cheap and nasty, as well as product safety and vapes.

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• Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 4 Too Good To Be True

  Thursday, 18 April 2024

  30 minutes

  On Day 4 of TSW Week, Jemma speaks to Chris and Steve about all the things that are ‘too good to be true’ including trading fairly, doorstep crime and scams.

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• Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 3 Beware Shark Waters

  Wednesday, 17 April 2024

  21 minutes

  On day 3 of TSW Week, Jemma talks to Ryan from Stop Loan Sharks Wales about the dangers of illegal money lending and its impact on our communities.

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• Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 2 More Fuel You

  Tuesday, 16 April 2024

  33 minutes

  On the second day of TSW Week entitled More Fuel You, Jemma talks about all things energy, with Lyndsay and Mai from Newport Trading Standards and Judith, the Chair of TSW.

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• Trading Standards Wales Week 2024 - Day 1 Food Standards & Allergens

  Monday, 15 April 2024

  25 minutes

  To kick off Trading Standards Wales Week 2024, Jemma interviews Owen Lewis from the FSA and Lucas Williams from Trading Standards Wales about food related matters, including allergens, shrinkflation and pricing.   

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• Find out more about Trading Standards Wales Week 2024

  Friday, 22 March 2024

  30 minutes

  For the first episode of 2024, Jemma talks to Judith Parry, the Chair of Trading Standards Wales, to find our more about Trading Standards Wales week starting on 15th April.

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• Students arriving at University

  Wednesday, 4 October 2023

  28 minutes

  On this episode of the Ask the Regulator Podcast, Jemma speaks to Cecilia about student arriving or returning back to University. She shares her arrival advice for students.

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• Regulators, businesses and the British Retail Consortium

  Friday, 22 September 2023

  41 minutes

  In this episode, Jemma is joined by Adrian Simpson, a policy advisor at the British Retail Consortium to discuss the latest policy developments.

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• Ask the Regulator - Mandatory licensing of special procedures in Wales

  Wednesday, 22 March 2023

  37 minutes

  On this edition of the Ask the Regulator Podcast, Jemma from Shared Regulatory Services talks about the new Mandatory licensing of special procedures in Wales. Her guests are Kate Doble, an environmental health officer from Shared Regulatory Services and Sarah Jones, a Senior Environmental Health Officer for the Welsh Government.

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• Ask The Regulator - Illegal Money Lending

  Tuesday, 24 January 2023

  30 minutes

  In this episode of the Ask The Regulator podcast, Jemma talks to her guest, Ryan, about illegal money lending, sharing some tips, advice, and stories on the subject.

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• Ask The Regulator - National Safeguarding Week 2022

  Thursday, 17 November 2022

  41 minutes

  In this episode of Ask The Regulator, Jemma and her guest, Steve Bumford, discuss rogue traders and scams as part of National Safeguarding Week.

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• Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Online Sales

  Friday, 28 October 2022

  23 minutes

  In the final special podcast for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests discuss online sales.

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• Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - The Environment

  Thursday, 27 October 2022

  35 minutes

  For the fourth special episode of Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests talk about the environment.

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• Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Food Standards and Allergens

  Wednesday, 26 October 2022

  58 minutes

  On today's special podcast for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests discuss the importance of care and consideration when it comes to food standards and allergens, and the work being done by Trading Standards Wales to increase awareness and tackle the issue.

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• Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Avoiding Vehicle Anxiety

  Tuesday, 25 October 2022

  21 minutes

  On the second of five special episodes for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma and her guests talk about how consumers can avoid vehicle anxiety.

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• Ask The Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week - Underage Sales

  Monday, 24 October 2022

  28 minutes

  In the first of a week-long series of podcasts for Trading Standards Wales Week, Jemma discusses Underage sales with her guests.

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• Holi'r Rheoleiddiwr - Wythnos Safonau Masnach Cymru/Ask the Regulator - Trading Standards Wales Week

  Friday, 21 October 2022

  26 minutes

  Yn y rhifyn Cymraeg cyntaf o Holi'r Rheoleiddiwr, mae Ellis yn cymeryd y cyfle i drafod wythnos Safonau Masnach Cymru gyda David Lloyd Roberts - Cydlynydd Cenedlaethol, a Laura Sampson o Gyngor Rhondda Cynon Taf. In the first Welsh language edition of Ask The Regulator, Ellis takes the opportunity to discuss Trading Standards Wales week with David Lloyd Roberts - National Co-ordinator, and Laura Sampson from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

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• Ask The Regulator - Looking Ahead To Trading Standards Wales Week

  Tuesday, 4 October 2022

  16 minutes

  On this episode of Ask The Regulator, Jemma and her guest, Chair of Trading Standards Wales, Judith Parry, discuss the work of Trading Standards Wales, and look ahead to the first Trading Standards Wales week. 

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• Ask The Regulator - Buy With Confidence Scheme

  Thursday, 22 September 2022

  14 minutes

  In this episode of the Ask The Regular podcast, Jemma discusses the Buy With Confidence scheme with her guests as part of the recent business focus theme.

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• Ask The Regulator - Penarth Food Pod & Jubilee Celebrations

  Wednesday, 1 June 2022

  22 minutes

  This episode of Ask The Regulator focuses on the launch of Penarth Food Pod, as detailed by two of the individuals who worked on the project, and continues the food theme with a chat about the steps to take when preparing food for large groups at Jubilee celebrations across the Vale. Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing.

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• Ask The Regulator - Business Focus

  Thursday, 19 May 2022

  24 minutes

  This is the first in a number of business-focused episodes where we discuss business services such as Buy with Confidence, Primary Authority and training services, as well as the importance of regulators supporting businesses to succeed and grow.

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• Ask The Regulator - Health & Fitness

  Thursday, 13 January 2022

  15 minutes

  Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This month's episode focuses on health and nutrition as many people begin the new year with health goals and resolutions.

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• Ask The Regulator - Christmas

  Wednesday, 15 December 2021

  24 minutes

  Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This episode focuses on how you can make sure you have a safe and happy festive period, with tips on cooking the Christmas meal and present buying.

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• Ask the Regulator - National Safeguarding Week

  Tuesday, 16 November 2021

  19 minutes

  Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This months episode focuses on National Safeguarding Week.

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• Ask the Regulator - Halloween

  Tuesday, 16 November 2021

  21 minutes

  Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This episode focuses on what consumers and retailers can do to stay safe this Halloween.

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• Ask the Regulator - Allergens

  Tuesday, 16 November 2021

  16 minutes

  Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. This months episode discusses allergens and the impact of Natasha's law on businesses.

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• Ask the Regulator - Trailer

  Tuesday, 16 November 2021

  56 seconds

  Our aim is to hold dialogues and discussions between regulators, businesses and members of the public on matters concerning Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing. You can listen to all of the episodes by clicking on the relevant link below. Our Podcasts are produced by the good people at Bro Radio and are a great way of getting insights on things that matter to businesses across Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale.

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