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Advice to business

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Open sign on a business's door in North Yorkshire.

Support for North Yorkshire businesses

Trading standards support North Yorkshire businesses by providing, comprehensive advice that enables those businesses to meet their legal obligations.

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Fruit and veg stand in North Yorkshire.

Fair trading

Our trading standards team is at the frontline of consumer and business protection.

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Wooden toys for sale in North Yorkshire.

Product safety

The safety of all consumer products, whether they are sold as new or second-hand, is controlled by regulations.

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Weights and measures

We can provide advice, testing and verification services for your weighing and measuring equipment.

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Misleading adverts

Statements made in advertising must not mislead or omit any relevant information.

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Underage sales

Laws restrict young people's access to certain products to protect their health and wellbeing.

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