Fair trading

Business and consumer rights

Find out more about returns policies, selling on the net, footwear and textile labelling and other topics relating to consumer rights.

Fair trading notices

Guides for a variety of businesses including licensed premises, estate agents, food retailers and suppliers, antiques traders and other retailers.

Food notices

Advice for food businesses including information about labelling, weights and measures and allergens.

Safety notices

Includes advice for businesses selling used gas and electrical items, age restricted products and ornamental and novelty goods.

Animal health and welfare notices

Information for feed sellers, animal keepers and businesses that deal with the transport and slaughter or animals.

Age restricted products and underage sales

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

Weights and measures

As well as general advice for all businesses, there is information specifically for greengrocers, bakers, butchers and honey packers.

Other business advice notices

Variety of advice for businesses including credit brokers, landlords and letting agents and businesses who sell at car boot sales.

Search the notices and guidance from Trading Standards

Find business or consumer advice leaflets about all aspects of Trading Standards' business.