Charlotte Thomson resides in the UK county of Cornwall. Looking to build a local business to compliment real estate development, Thomson signed up as a Valentus affiliate earlier this year in January.

After six months of promoting Valentus and putting her “heart and soul into it”, last week Thomson received a visit from Trading Standards.

Trading Standards are an enforcement regulator who, among other things, regulate health and safety regulation in the UK.

In a Facebook live video published on August 5th, Thomson recalls the visit;

I had a visit this week from Trading Standards.

I was in my dressing gown holding my little puppy, just got out of the shower.

Just having a normal day thinking everything was fine, and (then) I had two officers at the door, including an enforcement officer, telling me that I’m trading illegally.

Although she stands by Valentus’ products, she acknowledges that they are “not UK approved”.

They’re great products and I believe in them but they are not UK approved.

They’re not registered in the UK. They’re not allowed to be sold in the UK.

For those unfamiliar with the company, Valentus market a weight loss range headed up by their flagship SlimRoast coffee.

Evidently Valentus requires regulatory approval to sell their products in the UK, which for some reason the company has not obtained.

All the more alarming when you consider Alexa cite the UK as the third largest source of traffic to the Valentus website (15%).

Thomson claims at no time did Valentus management indicate there was an issue marketing the MLM opportunity in the UK.

We haven’t had any information on this from the powers above, and we’ve been selling (Valentus products) unknowingly, that this is the situation.

And that’s why I’ve had Trading Standards on my door.

At the time of publication Trading Standards have yet to comment publicly on the matter.

Valentus itself has nothing about their products being illegal in the UK either on their website or social media profiles.

Thomson meanwhile states she’s heeded Trading Standard’s warning, and is unwilling to ‘
sell products that I’ve got to look over my shoulder all the time
‘.

I want to be involved in a company that’s 100% legitimate, 100% registered, 100% proven (and) scientifically backed up, and that’s followed all the protocol(s) that they should have done.

I don’t think (Valentus) should have launched in the UK without following all these guidelines, without following all these rules and putting all the girls that I work with … in this position.

Thomson has since stopped promoting Valentus.

I cannot be associated with this company anymore because it’s trading illegally in the UK. That is a fact.

I am walking away from the business. I have lost all trust and all faith in this company.

I have worked every hour … since January the 14th to make this a massive business. I am walking away from four figures a week.

Thomson urges anyone who might doubt her claims to contact Trading Stand

🤖 Quick Answer

What prompted Trading Standards to visit Charlotte Thomson in Cornwall?
Charlotte Thomson, a Valentus affiliate based in Cornwall, UK, received a visit from Trading Standards officers after six months of promoting the product. Trading Standards, an enforcement regulator responsible for health and safety compliance in the UK, conducted the inspection regarding Thomson's business activities and product sales practices.

Who is Charlotte Thomson and what is her connection to Valentus?
Charlotte Thomson is a UK resident from Cornwall who became a Valentus affiliate in January. Seeking to develop a complementary local business alongside real estate development, Thomson invested significant effort in promoting Valentus products for six months before the Trading Standards intervention occurred.

What is the role of Trading Standards in the United Kingdom?
Trading Standards is an enforcement regulatory body in the UK responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations among other consumer protection measures. The organization investigates and regulates commercial practices to ensure compliance with established standards and legal

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