Covid-19
It’s never too late – get your first, second or booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at local walk-in clinics.
We offer advice on trading standards legislation and investigate consumer complaints that may reveal criminal offences under fair trading laws.
Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic
We work with Consumer Direct to provide information and assistance on your rights. Make a trading standards enquiry.
We aim to protect the interests of consumers and traders.
Useful guidelines for traders, including private sales good practices
Ensuring truthfulness of trade and preventing consumers from being misled
If you feel that a trader is charging excessive pricing as a result of Covid-19 it can be reported.
Toy safety guidance, special care when buying toys, second hand toys and the 'Lion Mark'
We ensure that all goods sold are correctly weighed and measured
It is a criminal offence to sell age-restricted products to people too young to legally buy them