Trading Standards

Our Service – Our Environment

Introduction

Hampshire Trading Standards Service recognise that the care and protection of the environment is one of the most important issues facing society today.

Because of this we take our responsibility to provide advice and guidance to business and consumers on the various environmental legislation which we enforce, very seriously.

The following information highlights our work in this area and gives important guidance for both consumers and business.

Minimising Packaging

One of the legal obligations of The Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003 (as amended) is that packaging volume and weight must be reduced to the minimum amount necessary to maintain safety and hygiene whilst still being acceptable to consumers and adequately protecting the product.

Our Work:

  • We investigate complaints from consumers and business regarding alleged excess packaging.

  • We carry out market surveillance to identify possible examples of excess packaging. We purchase samples and submit them to appropriate test houses for analysis.

  • We work with Hampshire based manufacturers, importers and suppliers to advise on how best to comply with the requirements of the regulations.

For Consumers:

I want to complain about excess packaging

Excess Packaging –  Consumer (FAQs)

I want to know more about packaging technology

Excess Packaging -  Consumer (FAQs)

For Business:

I want advice on my obligations under the Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003 (as amended)

Excess Packaging – Business (FAQs)

Packaging, The composition and use of

Useful Internet Sites:

  • www.wrap.org.uk   Waste and Resources Action Programme  (WRAP)

    Freephone Helpline - Tel. No:     0808 100 2040

    A major UK Government funded programme established to promote resource efficiency. It offers support and advice on packaging, recycling and waste reduction.


  • www.envirowise.org.uk    Envirowise

    E-mail:     helpline@envirowise.gov.uk

    Environment & Energy Helpline – Tel. No: 0800 585794

    A UK Government programme that offers free, independent and practical advice to businesses to reduce waste at source and increase profits.

  • www.wen.org.uk   Women's Enviromental Network

    A UK registered charity working for women and the enviroment