Trading Standards
In light of new legislation, Leicestershire Trading Standards Service are able to offer a much expanded Business Advice and Training Service. We are here to provide practical help. We have a new dedicated telephone line on 0116 265 8000, on which we can offer free advice to business people. Our web pages are on the County Council web site .
As well as giving one-off advice, we offer talks to groups of traders on both civil & criminal trading law, covering particular business sectors and particular aspects of law. A few examples of subjects:-
• Many businesses have a problem drawing up standard, enforcable and legal contract terms & conditions;
• With the enormous increase in web based business, the Distance Selling Regs etc can be a minefield for someone coming new to this method of retailing;
• The 'new' remedies under the Sale of Goods Act still cause confusion to many businesses;
• How many used car dealers know how they stand when trying to disclaim the mileage of a car?
The web site carries advice and information for Businesses on:
- Fair Trading
- Product Safety
- Food monitoring
- Road Traffic
- Petroleum & Explosives
- Animal Health & Welfare
- Metrology (weights & measures)
- Information & Advice
The Trading Standards Service also provides free advice on starting an e-business.
So, whether you are a new business or you have been established for years, give us a call on 0116 265 8000 to see what we can do for you.
Consumers needing advice or wanting to report a problem should NOT contact the County Council but should ring Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06. Consumer Direct also provides advice on their web site.