Trading standards

We enforce many consumer laws to encourage fair, safe and honest trading. If you run a business in Liverpool we can provide you with advice and guidance to ensure that you trade within the regulatory frameworks.

• Trading and consumer advice Advice to help consumers, plus information for businesses which will help them comply with the law.
• Trading standards advice videos Watch our short animations designed to help people and businesses in Liverpool avoid a series of common issues.
• Report a trading standards issue If you suspect a business or trader is in breach of trading standards, report it.
• Report illegal trading We target the illegal importation and distribution of alcohol and tobacco, and offer free training and advice.
• Doorstep crime Avoid being a victim of bogus traders and what to do if you are approached.
• Young volunteers wanted Become a volunteer and help us with our programme of age restricted products test purchasing.
• Public weighbridge registration You need a certificate to operate any public weighing or measuring equipment.
• Dealing in second hand goods You must register with the council before dealing in second hand goods.
• Non-medicinal poisons You must apply to the Home Office to use and sell non-medicinal poisons.