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Trading Standards

Trading Standards works to protect the public from unfair and unsafe trading practices. We enforce a wide range of criminal laws which protect consumers and honest businesses, and we give advice to consumers who have problems with goods or services they have bought.

Trading Standards can help your business comply with consumer protection laws. We help provide a level playing field for businesses.
Business Factsheets Fair Trading Weights & Measures Product Safety
If you have a problem with goods or services, Trading Standards can help. You can get advice by phone, email or face-to-face at our Advice Centre.
Consumer Factsheets Report a business Talks to your community group Useful websites on consumer issues
Trading Standards, through the Buy With Confidence Scheme, brings together a list of gardeners, plumbers, builders and many other types of businesses ...
Find an approved trader Become an approved trader
Every year many people are conned into parting with their money by well-organised tricksters. Both consumers and businesses are targeted.
Doorstep crime Business scams Buy With Confidence No Cold Calling Zones
The Public Protection Project Team, a locally based team, employed by the Government to tackle loan sharks are here to help.
Consumer Advice Buy With Confidence Doorstep crime
Resources for teachers. Trading Standards can help your school or college develop a challenging and exciting programme.
Talking Shop Ask CEdRIC Consumer education websites Underage Sales