Trading standards
We aim to improve life for local people by supporting business, helping consumers and tackling unfair and unsafe trading practices.
In this section you can find out more about us, what we do and how we can help you. There is also information on animal health matters and food standards issues, and advice for businesses.
Consumer advice and enquiries
Consumer Direct is a national consumer advice service supported by the Office of Fair Trading. Consumer Direct is the first point of contact for advice on consumer issues or complaints about a Derbyshire trader. For details of how to contact them please visit the Consumer Advice section of the website.
Derbyshire Businesses - want to be kept informed about legislation changes?
If you are a business based in Derbyshire and would like to be kept informed of updates in legislation, then why not sign up to our monthly legislation update. Just complete our electronic form (opens in a new window), and we will email you a list of the new legislation we've received each month. Alternatively, you can look at the lists on our legislation updates page.
Food Alerts
For the latest news and advice from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), please visit our food alerts and warnings pages.
Licences
If you would like information and advice on licensing issues, including fireworks, poisons, petroleum and animal movement licences to download, please visit the Licences section of the website.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Practices Regulations 2008
For more information on these important new regulations and how they can affect your business, please visit our unfair trading page.
We hope you will find the information you want in the pages of trading standards. If not, and you think we may be able to help, then please contact us.
