Business advice

open signOxfordshire Trading Standards Service provides quality services to residents and businesses.

We are responsible for the enforcement of a wide range of legislation controlling the advertising, marketing, distribution and supply of goods and services throughout the manufacturing, importation and service delivery chain.

Our aim is to promote and maintain fair trading to protect consumers and enable reputable businesses to thrive.

Business advice request form

Use this online form to ask Trading Standards for advice about your business.

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Trading Standards law

A general guide to Trading Standards legislation and how we work with businesses.

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Property descriptions

An introduction to the Property Misdescriptions Act and how to avoid contravening it.

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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Performance Certificate compliance and enforcement.

Business rate advisors

A warning about business rate advisors, who may cold-call your business, and how to check rates.

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Approved traders

Traders approved under our Buy With Confidence scheme and how businesses can join the scheme.

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Builders and allied trades

Helping builders find out what their rights and obligations are.

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Food

Advice on a wide range of food related issues from labelling to legislation.

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Licences

Licences issued by Trading Standards.

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Packaging

How to comply with regulations to reduce the environmental impacts from packaging.

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Safety

Guidance on selling safe goods, including second-hand items.

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Selling at car boot sales

Advice for people who sell goods at car boot sales.

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Underage sales

Advice on underage sales of various products, including alcohol, tobacco and knives.

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Vehicles and traffic

Advice for car servicing retailers, motor salespeople and lorry drivers about Trading Standards law.

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