We help businesses make sure they are treating their customers safely and fairly. We can advise you about what the law requires on the following:

• fair trading
• credit and finance
• consumer safety
• food labelling
• petroleum and explosives

To contact Trading Standards, email: trading.standards@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.

Alternatively, send letters or forms to: Regulatory Services, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth BH2 6EB.

Business advice

If you're a trader with a business in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole, our business advice service can help you get it right the first time and avoid costly mistakes.

For free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133.