Trading standards

Report the trading practices of a business

If you think a business has broken the law or acted unfairly, you can report them to Trading Standards.

For help and advice on consumer issues.

Trading Standards food standards questionnaire.

Trading standards advice for new businesses.

We operate a metrological calibration facility and weighbridge test unit available to hire.

The Safer Trader scheme is open to all businesses trading in Lancashire.

Business advice from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

Award scheme for restaurants, cafés and takeaways designed to promote healthy eating, food safety and social responsibility.

Enforcing a wide range of public protection legislation.

Pubs and clubs, off licensed premises, tobacco and e-cigarettes and the sale of knives.

Information from various sources to help consumers, schools and businesses alike, when dealing with people with allergies.

Information from various sources to help consumers, schools and businesses alike, when dealing with people with allergies.

View or subscribe to news and alerts from the Food Standards Agency (external site)

Safety tips to look out for when shopping online or second-hand.