Trading Standards for businesses

Our trading standards team enforces product safety law, which requires all goods to be safe.

The following areas also have specific legislation:

• toys
• cosmetic products
• plugs, sockets and electrical products
• personal protective equipment (PPE)
• furniture and furnishings
• children's clothing
• fireworks, lighters, hazardous products and chemicals
• prams and baby accessories
• bicycle and motor parts
• sunbeds

Citizens Advice can help with product safety queries.

For more guidance, go to Business Companion: product safety.

If you are a business buying or selling any of the above products please contact us for more information.