More about the Trading Standards Service

If you want information on the subject areas that we are responsible for, please see our alphabetically ordered list of topics.

The Trading Standards Service is responsible for the following areas:

Consumer Protection

We investigate complaints regarding criminal breaches of consumer protection law, and take enforcement action where appropriate. We also provide free advice on Trading Standards issues.

Advice for consumers on various topics

Information on our part in improving Community Wellbeing

Business monitoring, enforcement and advice

We aim to ensure that there is a fair and equitable trading environment in the City of Edinburgh. In order to achieve this we monitor compliance, and provide free business advice to Edinburgh traders, to assist them in meeting the requirements of legislation. Click on the links below to find out more about how we engage with your business, and for information tailored specifically to your business.

Advice for businesses on various topics

Our enforcement policy

How can we do better?

If you have a suggestion as to how Trading Standards could work more effectively for the good of the City, please contact us.