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Trading Standards officers are responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws, including seizing counterfeit and unsafe products like the fake make-up in this story. They conduct raids, test items, and work to remove dangerous goods from circulation, ensuring public safety. Their actions help prevent harmful products from reaching shoppers across the UK.
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