Trading Standards Links

Government Departments and Agencies

Consumer Direct
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Department of Trade and Industry
Food Standards Agency
Information Commissioners Office - Promoting public access to official information and protecting your personal information.
National Weights and Measures Laboratory
Office of Fair Trading - Advice and information on consumer rights and the work of the OFT plus a variety of self help leaflets that can be downloaded.
Trading Standards Central - Institute of Trading Standards - advice and information for consumers and traders.

Ask CEDRIC - Information for Businesses, Communities and Resources for School's and Teachers
Business Link Leicestershire - Advice and information for local businesses
Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce - Support for the local business community

Citizen's Advice Bureau - information on your rights and how to find your nearest branch.
Consumer Direct
Community Legal Advice - A useful directory of legal services (help on the law relating to areas such as immigration, family law or housing) produced by the Legal Services Commision.
Energylinx - Free search facility of all gas and electricity tariffs/suppliers available to consumers
Gloucestershire Trading Standards - an animated guide to healthy eating for children featuring Sidney the seal
ripofftipoff.net - On-line facility for reporting rogue/fraudulent traders who you think are 'ripping off' the UK public
Vision Food Hall - explore the aisles and find information on over 90 different food items, to help you find a balanced diet