Trading Standards

TV Licensing and Netflix Scams

Hampshire Trading Standards has received several reports of residents being cold called about blocked drains.

Scams

Disposal of animal by-products

Specific requirements for the safe disposal of fallen farm animals, including the requirement to test for BSE.

Animal Health Agriculture

Sale and supply of goods - your consumer rights

An explanation of the rights you have when a trader supplies goods to you and the remedies you have if those goods are faulty.

Goods and Services Licencing and Registration

Tobacco etc - labelling, advertising & packaging

A guide to the law on the packaging of tobacco products and the distribution and advertising of e-cigarettes.

Underage Sales

Thinking of suing in the County Court?

Guidance on taking your case to County Court if a trader supplied you with faulty goods or digital content, you received a bad service or did not receive anything.

Goods and Services Licencing and Registration

Retail sale of pet food

Guidance and key legislation related to selling pet food.

Agriculture Animal Health

What we do

Hampshire County Council Trading Standards Service has a wide ranging role in ensuring fair trading in Hampshire, by supporting the county’s businesses and protecting Hampshire consumers. Find out more about what they can do.

Food chain information (FCI)

Guidance and legislation on taking animals to an abattoir. You must supply food chain information (FCI) before the animals can be accepted for slaughter.

Animal Health Agriculture

Chargeable business advice - terms and conditions

Chargeable business advice is managed and administered by Hampshire County Council's Trading Standards Service (HCCTSS).

Importing toys - the basics

Guidance to traders on importing and labelling toys.

Safety