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).
