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Age restricted products and underage sales From 6 April 2012 it will be illegal for large shops that sell tobacco products to display products containing tobacco and to display tobacco prices.

East Sussex Economic Development Strategy: your views What you think about our draft strategy for economic growth in the county over the next 10 years? Survey closes Friday 9 March.

What Trading Standards does

Find out more about the services we provide and your views about our services.

Fair trading

Approvals of weights and measures and the latest guidance leaflets for businesses.

Buy With Confidence scheme

Looking for a handyman, plumber or mechanic? Search our online directory of approved traders.

Support With Confidence scheme

From help around the house, to shopping or taxi services - we vet and approve providers of these services.

Business Support Network

Sign up for email updates about issues that affect your business, including scams.

Trading Standards' websites for businesses

Other websites that offer useful Trading Standards advice.

Alerts about product recalls and food safety

Latest safety notices on food and electrical goods, toys and furniture.

Explosives and fireworks licences

Apply for licences and registrations to store and sell fireworks and other explosives.

Age-restricted products

Products that can't be sold to people under a certain age. Preventing and reporting underage sales.

Licence for storing petroleum

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service deal with safety and licences for businesses such as filling stations or where large amounts of petrol are stored for private use.

Licence for non-medical poisons

Many household items contain non-medical poisons, which you need a licence to sell.

Food safety and hygiene for businesses

Guidance for businesses that serve or supply food. Includes labelling, hygiene, food hazard warnings and health and safety information.

Animal health and welfare

Information about animal movements, feed and other aspects of animal health.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Guidance on who needs an EPC, what it includes, and how to get an EPC.

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