Our aim is to offer advice and assistance to businesses within the Aberdeenshire area to help them comply with the law.
We have a duty to ensure the law is enforced but we will act fairly and proportionately in accordance with our Enforcement policy.
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.
