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Trading Standards - Enforcement


Service Description: The Enforcement team carry out inspections and investigate matters which may involve criminal offences. - Misleading prices and advertising - Safety of consumer goods - The accuracy of weighing and measuring equipment e.g. petrol pumps, scales and optics - Health and welfare of farm animals

Also known as:- Fair Trading, Licence - Weighbridge Operator, Weights and Measures

Your FAQ

Question: Is there a good trader approval scheme on the Island?

Answer: Yes - the Isle of Wight Trading Standards Service operates a scheme called "Buy With Confidence". This is a trade approval scheme whereby businesses are thoroughly vetted by Trading Standards and once approved are recommended to Island residents when they contact us or by visiting the web site via the related link.

If you are a business interested in joining the scheme, you can apply online via the related link. - Related Link


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