Health, safety and standards

Advice on starting a food business, inspections, labelling, reporting concerns and more.

Trading Standards ensure businesses are aware of their obligations to consumers.

Licence forms for all business and personal applications, including support documents for further information and guidance.

Do you own or are you responsible for a business or charity? Have you considered how emergencies could affect you?

Our team undertakes inspections, investigates accidents and offers Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) approved training.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places overall responsibility for health and safety with the employer. In schools, the employer varies according to the type of school.