Advice on trading standards compliance
The sale of goods and services is highly regulated at every stage of the supply chain. Compliance is key to productivity. Breaches can ruin commercial and personal reputations and may result in serious penalties, ranging from fines to the imposition of a sentence of imprisonment.
Our dedicated team is able to offer pre-emptive advice to individuals and businesses who want to assess their position to ensure that they are compliant with the aspects of Trading Standards legislation that apply to them. We use our experience of matters ranging from local authority test purchases to large and complex prosecutions by national regulators to help clients identify areas of regulatory risk and implement practical solutions.
The law in this area changes on a frequent basis and we are able to offer constructive assistance on how a business can ensure that they do not fall foul of the law. Seeking the early intervention of a specialist trading standards solicitor could make the difference between the successful marketing of a product or service, and an investigation for a suspected regulatory breach.
We have extensive experience of helping manufacturers, distributors and retailers to stay compliant in areas including:
- product safety
- product recall
- food safety
- supply of age-restricted products to minors
- weights and measures
- trade descriptions and copyright infringements
- consumer credit and contract terms
- advertising practices
- sales practices including web based sales
- licensing
- Magistrates and Crown Court proceedings and appeals
To arrange a discussion with a trading standards solicitor click here or call us on 0800 840 4929.
