Trading law
The following is a brief summary of each area of trading law we enforce. For a detailed list use the A-Z menu on your left.
Prices
Most types of goods for sale must now have their prices indicated.
Safety
Wide ranging safety laws now apply to many classes of goods, some of which must now carry the "CE" mark, which is a declaration that the product complies with European safety standards.
Credit
We enforce regulations about credit advertising and the licensing of creditors. We provide advice on other aspects of consumer credit law.
Fair Trading
We enforce Regulations which control many trading practices which would adversely affect consumers, such as false descriptions, and ban certain practices such as bogus "closing down” sales.
Counterfeiting
We enforce laws concerning the counterfeiting of goods. This has included such things as computer software, cosmetics and designer clothing.
Weights / Measures
We inspect weighing and measuring equipment used in both retail and industrial premises, such as shops, pubs, petrol stations and factories. We also check the quantity markings of goods on sale.
Licensing
We enforce petrol storage licensing laws and register explosives and poisons stockists.
