Trading Standards
What we do
The work of Trading Standards impacts on every resident and commercial enterprise. Trading standards officers visit, inspect, and test, every conceivable type of product or service. We support businesses and the public by giving free legal advice so that the highest standards of quantity, quality, price, description and safety are maintained. We can help with consumer and business advice, safety and standards, fair trading and food, agriculture and animal health.
Consumer Advice
Consumer Advice in Hampshire is now provided by Consumer Direct South East. However, they will refer complex enquiries or those requiring further action to Hampshire Trading Standards. Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, that is supported by local authorities in the South East and by the Department of Trade and Industry.
Business Advice
Guidance on how to comply with trading standards law is freely available to all businesses operating in Hampshire. We can help with advice on a full range of law, for example, civil and criminal law, quality assurance, standards, unfair competition, labelling and advertising.