Trading Standards are responsible for the licensing or registration of premises relating to the following activities:

• The sale of certain poisons, (please check with your supplier to find out if you require to be licensed)
• The storage of explosives and fireworks
• The storage of petroleum spirit
• Massage treatments, where the massage is undertaken away from the customer's home
• Animal movement licences

Frequently asked questions

• How do you deal with giving advice to consumers?
• I'm starting up in business and it all seems so complicated. What help can Trading Standards offer?
• Can I sell fireworks to anyone?