Trading standards

Trading Standards

Kent Trading Standards enforces a wide range of legislation to protect the consumer, ensure
that businesses compete on a "level playing field" and control farm animal welfare and disease.
This service is run by Kent County Council Trading Standards.

They cover consumer issues such :
• Consumer safety
• Doorstep criminals
• Food and agriculture
• Internet shopping
• Safety warnings and product recalls
• Weights and measures

And for businesses information on:
• Age-restricted products
• Information and training on trading standards rules
• Calibration services
• Contingency plans
• Enforcement policy
• Farmers
• Feed businesses
• Fees for trading standards services
• Food and agriculture
• Help for small businesses
• Licensing
• Weighbridges
• Weights and measures

For consumer advice or information call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06
Trading Standards Advice & Education
PO Box 71
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8WB