Trading standards

Find out what Trading Standards does and how it protects consumers and businesses.

Get advice on your consumer rights, report issues, and find help on scams, unsafe products and illegal trading.

Learn how to spot and report scams and get advice to protect yourself from fraud.

Advice and support if you have been affected by scams or rogue traders.

Report illegal tobacco sales and learn how Trading Standards tackle counterfeit and unsafe products.

Learn how to spot scams and protect yourself from rogue traders.

Get guidance on trading standards, business compliance and support schemes to help you run your business confidently.

Check product safety alerts and recalls and find out how to report unsafe goods.

Understand rules on vapes and the single-use vape ban and how it affects businesses and consumers.

Check age restriction laws, follow Challenge 25, and report offences to help prevent underage sales.

Stay up to date with Trading Standards news, alerts and consumer warnings.

See statistics on illegal tobacco, vapes and underage sales enforcement.

Read how Trading Standards uses your data and protects your privacy.

Contact Trading Standards to report concerns or get advice on consumer protection and business issues.