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Trading Standards

Brighton & Hove Trading Standards aims to protect the interests of Brighton & Hove's consumers and businesses. If you are looking for information on buying goods and services, or would like some business advice, you can browse our Trading Standards website.

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Buy with confidence scheme

The Brighton & Hove Trading Standards Approved Buy With Confidence scheme promotes and supports good reliable tradesmen and businesses while increasing consumer protection. We provide an approved trader list. Find out more information for businesses interested in joining the scheme

Consumer information and advice service

Telephone consumer advice and information in Brighton & Hove is now provided by Citizens Advice consumer service. Citizens Advice consumer service is a telephone and online consumer advice service, which is supported by local authorities in the South East of England, and by the Department of Trade and Industry.

For information and guidance in the first instance, please see Citizens Advice consumer service guide.

Support with Confidence

Support with Confidence is a new council initiative, a partnership between Adult Social Care and Trading Standards. The scheme will provide a database of approved Personal Assistants (PAs) which you can use.

Find out more on the Support with Confidence web pages or email supportwithconfidence@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Business information service

You may find what you are looking for on our trading standards website

Make an online enquiry or call our business line on Brighton (01273) 292523

Application forms and information for businesses

Further information

Please take a look at these links for the latest information:


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