Trading Standards are responsible for ensuring that the goods businesses sell are safe. We routinely visit manufacturers and importers of goods such as toys and furniture to ensure that safety legislation is complied with.  We also respond to complaints from consumers and respond to other information about safety concerns.

Some products are dangerous if they are not used with care or handled irresponsibly.  Trading Standards licence and inspect businesses that sell explosives (fireworks) and petroleum to ensure safe storage conditions are met. 

Trading Standards also enforce laws relating to underage sales of alcohol, fireworks, cigarettes and other age-restricted products