In a recent News article,1 we quoted John Bridle as an asbestos expert but were not aware that he had received a conditional discharge on 2 counts of making false claims under the United Kingdom Trade Descriptions Act (1968) in relation to his business qualifications and was fined £4000 (Can$7116).2 He was also found to have inaccurately claimed to be a consultant with the Vale of Glamorgan Trading Standards Department.3