It's the role of trading standards to make trading safe and fair for everyone, so if you run a business, it's important that you understand all the laws that apply to you.

You can find a wide range of information and training materials to help businesses on the Business Companion website.

Visit the Business Companion website

What trading standards cover

There's a wide range of legislation and subjects, including:

• door step crime
• business and consumer scams
• illicit tobacco
• age restricted products
• product safety
• weights and measures
• descriptions of goods and services and price marking
• hallmarking
• mail-forwarding businesses
• distance selling though websites, mail order and telephone sales
• lettings advice.

Read more about how we regulate businesses

If you require more specific or detailed business advice please contact the team directly at tradingstandards@royalgreenwich.gov.uk