Trading Standards
Every year more than 26,000 inspection visits to check products and processes in services station, petrol storage, shops, factories and businesses. | |
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The Trading Standards service, for the Basildon District is operated by Essex County Council in Chelmsford Map . They are concerned with the law and regulations that govern goods and services which are bought, hired or sold. Consumer Advisors are available to offer a wide range of free advice on consumer issued.
Other Trading Standards Services:

| Trading Standards Central 
A one stop shop for consumer protection information. They provide a wealth of information for consumers and business, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.
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 | Trading Standards Business 
Offer information that may be of use to your business. There are guidance leaflets, information on product recall, as well as details of code of conduct
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 | RipOffTipOff.net. 
Unfortunately, in every trading area there are people who want to cheat us out of our money. - This website highlights examples of "typical cons" such as "bargain" holiday deals or cowboy "builders"
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| Community Legal Serviced Direct 
Need information about a legal problem? Want to know who and where your local adviser is? Does it cost anything and can you get financial help? If so,Community Legal Services Direct can help. |
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