Lockdown 2

Please go to our coronavirus pages for the latest guidance, how services are affected, and what help is available.

Trading standards

Businesses acting unfairly during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Use this form to report a business you think is acting unfairly during the Coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak.
The form goes to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Get advice to comply with food standards, product safety,legal metrology, underage sales, animal health and fair trading laws. Also information on primary authority partnerships and fireworks licences.

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Business advice at a glance Your guide to the business advice Trading Standards can provide.
Business advice Business advice to help you comply with the law. Food standards, product safety, weights and measures, and more.
Consumer advice Find out your consumer rights and learn about the latest product recalls.
Underage sales Advice and guidance on underage sales and register for alternative resolutions.
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) Important information on Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and how to pay a fixed penalty notice.
About trading standards Information about the service including our service plan.
Public weighbridge registration You need a certificate to operate any public weighing or measuring equipment, such as a public weighbridge.
Explosives licences You must be licenced by the council to sell fireworks.
Report a Trading Standards issue If you suspect a business or trader is in breach of Trading Standards, report it.

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