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Supporting businesses

  • Public weighbridges

    A public weighbridge is a machine for weighing vehicles, set into the ground to be driven on to, available for public use

  • Trading Standards guides for businesses

    ​​​​​Business Companion provides information for businesses that need to know about Trading Standards and consumer protection legislation

  • Trading Standards fees and charges

    Charges for Trading Standards services

  • Explosives and fireworks sales and storage

    If it is your intention to store and supply any explosives you may need a licence to do so

  • Trading Standards bespoke business advice

    If you run a business we can provide you with advice and guidance to ensure you comply with Trading Standards laws

  • ​Petroleum storage

    Petrol is highly flammable, explosive and toxic and there are laws that you need to follow if you are storing it

  • Primary Authority partnerships

    If your business operates or sells products beyond North Northamptonshire, including online sales, you may be able to enter into a Primary Authority partnership with us

  • Animal feed registration

    ​Animal feed regulations require feed and some food businesses to register with Trading Standards

Contact and policies

  • Contact Trading Standards

    How to contact Trading Standards

  • Enforcement policy

    Read our enforcement policy which provides an overarching framework under which the Council carries out its enforcement investigations and action

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