Trader Advice and Services

Law Enforcement

Officers carry out visits to trade premises such as shops, factories and licensed premises, to ensure they are complying with the criminal law. Find out more about Trading Standards Law Enforcement

Enforcement Policy

The Enforcement Policy is intended to provide guidance for officers involved in the enforcement of trading standards law, and to inform business and consumers on the enforcement activities of the service.

The Home Authority Principle

The Home Authority Principle is supported by local authority food and trading standards services throughout the United Kingdom.

A local authority acting as a home or originating authority will place special emphasis on the legality of goods and services originating within its area. It aims to prevent infringements by offering advice and guidance at source in order to maintain high standards of public protection at minimum cost.

Calibration Services

The Calibration Services can provide certificates of accuracy for weights, weighing machines, capacity measures, bulk fuel meters and some length measures. We also Hire weights.