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Trading Standards

Further details on the other services we provide can be found by clicking the Don't get ripped off in Portsmouth link under "Internal Links".

How to contact us

If you'd like to visit us in person, please go to the Ground Floor Reception of the Civic Offices, where a member of the City Helpdesk will be able to help you. You can also:

A translation service can be arranged if you need it.   Please contact us before your visit.

More information about Trading Standards

Advice for consumers
Age Restricted Sales
Ask Consumer Education Resource & Information Centre (CEdRIC)
Enforcement Concordat
Internet Shopping
Legislation and Licensing
Product Safety
Selling knives – the facts
Square Deal
The Consumer Credit Regulation & The Estate Agent Regulation
Useful contacts - alternative sources of advice
Weights and Measures