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Trading Standards

Protecting consumers and businesses by promoting a safe, healthy and fair trading environment

Trading Standards provides Darlington businesses with comprehensive and practical advice
The first steps to being a confident consumer are to have a clear understanding of your rights
Find out more including how to report illegal sales
Trading Standards enforces the laws that regulate those businesses which deal with farmed livestock
Find out about the latest product recalls and safety news
If you suspect a trader is engaging in illegal trading practices let us know
Read our enforcement policy

Latest news

The OPSS has issued a product safety alert for baby self-feeding pillows and prop feeders presenting a risk of serious harm or death. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and dispose of them safely.  Further information:

Product Safety Alert: Baby Self-Feeding Pillows / Prop Feeders (PSA3) - GOV.UK

Trading Standards has recently written out to local businesses selling age restricted products to remind them about the importance of having effective measures in place to avoid underage sales and offering advice and guidance on how processes could be strengthened.

If you are aware of a local business selling age restricted items to underage people, you can report this via email [email protected], or using the online form at:

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/.../report-an-illegal-trader/

Contact us

Trading StandardsĀ 
Town Hall
Feethams
DarlingtonĀ 
DL1 5QT

[email protected]

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