Trading Standards
Protecting consumers and businesses by promoting a safe, healthy and fair trading environment
Business advice
Trading Standards provides Darlington businesses with comprehensive and practical advice
Consumer advice
The first steps to being a confident consumer are to have a clear understanding of your rights
Illegal Tobacco and Vapes
Find out more including how to report illegal sales
Animal Health and Welfare
Trading Standards enforces the laws that regulate those businesses which deal with farmed livestock
Safety News
Find out about the latest product recalls and safety news
Report an illegal trader
If you suspect a trader is engaging in illegal trading practices let us know
Enforcement policy
Read our enforcement policy