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Trading Standards

Discover how we help businesses to comply with the law. Know how to get free advice, and how to complain if other traders aren't complying.

Covid-19 Scams, Advice and Guidance

We are aware that criminals may take advantage of the current Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic

Business Advice

Information on the Distance Selling and the Sale of Goods Act.

Animal health and welfare

The animal health team enforces laws made to protect the safety of meat that is for sale.

Horses - Identification and Movement

There are laws that affect the keeping of horses in Scotland. These laws have been made in order to protect the welfare of pet horses.

Inspection, testing and enforcement

We have an enforcement policy which explains how we go about ensuring that traders comply with the law.

Pigs - Health, Welfare and Movement

Because pigs can easily get and spread foot and mouth disease there are special laws relating to the keeping and moving of pigs.