Businesses, large or small, are subject to a wide range of legislation designed to protect the consumer, and
promote a fair and safe trading environment. Whether you manufacture, import or retail goods, or provide a service,
you are subject to these laws.
By supporting businesses with advice on systems for compliance and, when possible, advice on individual products and
services, the Trading Standards Division aims to help you to understand and meet your legal responsibilities.
It makes sense to use our expertise when planning a new product or service, or when reviewing your operations.
Having effective systems in place in your business could, for example, avoid the expense of a product recall or the
reprint and redistribution of an erroneous catalogue.
We can advise businesses about:
- Product Safety - the general safety requirements, product liability, and compliance with standards and
regulations.
- Food - labelling requirements, compositional standards and descriptions.
- Trade Descriptions - avoiding misleading descriptions or false claims for goods and services.
- Consumer Credit - licensing, advertising, use of appropriate documentation. NB: We can advise on these issues, although Consumer Credit licences are actually issued by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
- Weights and Measures - the legality and suitability of weighing and measuring equipment; the weight marking
of goods.
- Prices - the display of prices: avoiding misleading price indications.
- Contracts - contract terms and conditions, including unfair contract terms, restrictions on statements,
cancellable contracts etc.
- Business Names - the legal requirements for the content of letter headings, business cards, invoices, etc.
We offer free, impartial advice to:
- manufacturers
- importers
- retailers
- service industries
- advertising agencies
- livestock and arable farmers
within the Milton Keynes Council area.
How To Contact Us
For business/enforcement advice, please phone 01908 25 25 04 or e-mail: tsd@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Alternatively, you may find the information you require in our Factsheets For Traders.
Other Contacts/Links
Please click on the following link to visit the Ask Cedrick website. The Ask Cedrick site covers all
major Trading Standards legislation, training modules and FAQ's.
Public Weighbridge (we recommend that you phone the weighbridge to confirm availability before making your journey)
Shanks Waste Solutions (Milton Keynes Recycling Centre)
Colts Holm Road
Old Wolverton
Milton Keynes
MK12 5QD
Tel: 01908 225000
0700 - 1900 Mon - Fri
0700 - 13.00 Sat
Other Business Contacts
To view advice/guidance on a variety of subjects,
please click on the following links:
Business Advice Introduction
Business Contacts - Other Business Advice Agencies
Buy With Confidence Scheme
Enforcement Concordat - A Cabinet Office document which sets out what business and others being regulated can expect from enforcement officers.
Enforcement Policy - Environmental Services Enforcement Policy -  document
Explosives/Fireworks Registration/Licence - Information And Application Forms
Factsheets For Traders
Hallmarking - Information And Useful Contacts
Home Authority Principle
Partnerships With Business
Poisons Licence - Information And Application Forms
Scams - Top Ten Tips For Businesses
Don't forget to check latest news for updates and safety warnings.
Guidance Notes
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