Trading Standards

Consumer advice From knowing your consumer rights, doorstep crime, to what the law says we provide a range of information and guidance. Businesses and Trading Standards Trading Standards can help your business comply with consumer protection laws. We help provide a level playing field for businesses. Scams and Cons - How to protect yourself Every year many people are conned into parting with their money by well-organised tricksters. Buy With Confidence Are you looking for a reliable, local trader? Contact Trading Standards/ Citizens Advice Consumer Service Address for correspondence only to Nottingham City Council Trading Standards Department c/o LH Box 43 Loxley House Station Street Nottingham NG2 3NG Nottingham City Council Act 2003/ Dealing with 2nd Hand Goods Under this legislation, all dealers in second-hand goods in the city of Nottingham must be registered with Trading Standards. Also, all occasional sales held in the city must be notified to Trading Standards. Doorstep Crime/Rogue Traders Avoid being a victim of rogue traders and what to do if you are approached How to Report a Business or Trader If you believe that a business or trader is in breach of trading standards legislation then there are different ways to report this. Have you been bitten by a loan shark? Loan sharks or illegal money lenders as they are also known are dangerous and acting illegally.