Trading Standards

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Trading Standards aim to improve life for local people by supporting business, helping consumers and tackling unfair and unsafe trading practices.

A list on the relevant Trading Standards websites is presented below:

Derby City Council
Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire Trading Standards can provide up to two hours free advice per year to any Derbyshire based business that is referred via the East Midlands Combined County Authority Growth Hub.

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Nottingham City Council
Nottinghamshire County Council

A free 30-minute consultation with a Trading Standards officer is available to Nottinghamshire businesses. The council’s commercial team has the most up to date knowledge of legislation and industry changes and can help you achieve compliance and protect your business. For more information visit the website here.

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The Business Companion Website explains trading standards law providing free, impartial legal guidance for businesses.

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