Business information
The job of Trading Standards is to protect consumers and traders in Perth & Kinross. To do this we:
- enforce government 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.
More information about the legislation enforced by Trading Standards can be found here. |
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
The trusted trader scheme operating in Perth & Kinross. Membership lists. How to join.
The Better Business Partnership (BBP) is now nationally recognised by the Office of Fair Trading, Local Authority Assured Trader Scheme Network (LAATSN). The first to be recognised in Scotland.
Civil Law
The law relating to the supply of goods & services, including refunds, faulty goods and contracts can be found here at the DTi website.
