Trading Standards operates under policies and procedures that outline how we work. Where it is appropriate, we are committed to publishing these policy and procedural documents so that both businesses and consumers can clearly understand how we operate.
The following documents are available here:
This policy provides details of the service consumers can expect from Essex Trading Standards.
This policy relates to the provision of education services available to consumers and businesses in relation to Trading Standards legislation.
This policy covers all aspects of Essex County Council’s trading standards enforcement activities.
The Home Authority Principle (HAP) helps local authorities work together with businesses to provide consistent and coordinated trading standards and food enforcement services across the UK. The Home Authority relationship assists businesses that have multiple outlets in more than one local authority and distribute goods and/or services beyond the boundaries of one local authority.
The Information Sharing Policy outlines the circumstances under which Essex Trading Standards will share information with other agencies.
The Inspection Policy outlines how Essex Trading Standards staff will carry out physical visits in order to check compliance with trading standards related legislation.
The Discretionary Services Charging Policy outlines how Trading Standards staff will determine whether it is appropriate to charge for giving advice to businesses.