Business information
The job of Trading Standards is to protect consumers and traders
in Perth & Kinross. To do this we:
- enforce
legislation
- offer advice to businesses and consumers
- investigate offences
- prosecute offenders when necessary
Responsibilities of Trading Standards
Some of the areas we are responsible for include:
- advertising and description of goods or services
- estate agents
- credit and loans
- pricing
- hallmarking
- weights and measures
- counterfeit goods
- under-age sales
- Property Information Packs & Energy Certificates
- Cancellation of Contracts. (See link to guidance notes on left
of screen)
Find out more information about the
legislation enforced by Trading Standards.
Inspections
There are over 7000 business premises in Perth & Kinross.
These include farms, wholesalers, importers and manufacturers and
high street businesses (consisting of both national chains and
local retailers).
Many businesses might only be visited every five years, although
those regarded as high risk (e.g. Sunday markets) may be visited
several times in one year. Further visits may be made when a
complaint has been received, and especially if a trader asks us for
advice.Visits allow us to sample and test products, and give
traders an opportunity to ask questions and reassure themselves
that they are trading fairly.
Better Business Partnership
Better Business Partnership (BBP) is the trusted trader scheme
operating in Perth & Kinross. The aim is to help
traders comply with the law while improving consumer protection
through a partnership approach.
The BBP is national recognised by the Office of Fair
Trading's Local Authority Assured Trader Scheme
Network.
Perth & Kinross Business Directory
Why not visit the
Perth & Kinross Business Directory webpages too. You
can search through over 3500 records of organisations and
businesses based in our area. All organisations and
businesses based in the Perth and Kinross area are eligible to have
a free entry on the directory so why not register online
today.
With over 2000 hits per week, it is a great way to advertise
your business.
Civil Law
The law relating to the supply of goods & services,
including refunds, faulty goods and contracts can be found at
the Consumer Direct website.
Find out the difference between civil law and criminal
law on the Consumer Education Resource and Information
Centre website (CEDRIC).
