Information for businesses and consumers on matters relating to inspection, testing and enforcement. Includes advice on eligibility and criteria for licence and registration applications.

• Consumer Advice
  Any queries regarding the buying and selling of goods in the first instance should be made through Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06, who will advise you on the best course of action to take.
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• Fair Trading
  The aim of fair trading is to prevent consumers being misled when buying goods or services.
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• Food Safety
  Find out information on food safety i.e. late night catering, inspections, legislations etc.
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• Hazardous Goods
  Find out information on hazardous goods such as poisons, fireworks, petroleum and explosives.
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• Licences for Businesses
  Find out information on licences for businesses i.e. Boarding Animals, Pet Shops, Taxi operators etc.
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• Product Safety
  The Trading Standards section of Environmental Standards service has an important role in supporting and advising businesses, as well as the monitoring of unsafe products and unscrupulous traders.
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• Trading Advice for Businesses
  The trading standards section of Environmental Standards provides advice and information to local traders to help ensure they comply with trading standards legislation e.g labelling, pricing, weights and measures.
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• Under Age Sales
  Environmental Standards staff deal with under-age sales of some products (such as tobacco, fireworks and videos).
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• Weights and Measures
  The trading standards team within Environmental Standards are required to ensure that all goods sold are correctly weighed and measured in accordance with current legislation.
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