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Key contacts

Trading standards (business)
Essex County Council
New Dukes Way Office
2 Beaufort Road
Dukes Park Industrial Estate
Chelmsford, CM2 6PS

Telephone: 0845 603 7626

0845 calls to Essex County Council are charged at BT landline standard rate. Please check with your provider as other tariffs may vary.

Advice for traders

There are a number of ways for businesses to access help and guidance. Business advice can be found on the ERWIN website.  

Trading Standards Business Guides

Help and guidance for your business is provided online through Trading Standards Business Guides. You can select specific guidance or, by following the selection process, produce a comprehensive guidance pack for all Trading Standards legislation in relation to your business needs. 

Essex Chambers of Commerce

Additional sources of information can be accessed via the Essex Chambers of Commerce. The Essex Chambers of Commerce has specific helplines for different areas of the county:
 
Mid Essex (Chelmsford area): 01245 500464
North Essex (Colchester area): 01206 765277
South Essex (Westcliff area): 01702 716000 

Business Link

The Business Link website is a government supported business information website, with useful information and links to essential resources on subjects as diverse as business funding, health and safety and employment legislation. Business Link can also be accessed by phone, where you will be put in contact with a specialist advisor. To find out more telephone: 0845 600 9006.