Business Licences, Permits and Registration,
Trading Standards and Regulation
|Surrey Trading Standards can help you with advice to comply with the relevant legislation or complain about rogue traders. They are responsible for: storing or selling of petroleum or hazardous substances e.g. fireworks; special personal treatments e.g. massage; |restrictions on the age of people allowed to buy certain goods e.g. cigarettes and alcohol.
Trading Standards Contact Information
| Organisation | Detail |
|---|---|
| |Advertising Standards Agency | Regulator for the advertising industry |
| |Consumer Direct | Help and advice for consumers in Great Britain |
| |Office of Fair Trading | Information relating to businesses and markets |
| |Trading Cowboys | Report traders who you think are 'ripping off' the UK public |
| |Trading Standards Central | A one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK |
| |Trading Standards Institute | Representation for Trading Standards professionals |
A number of regulations govern whether, when, where and how businesses in Elmbridge can operate. Both Elmbridge Borough Council and Surrey County Council are able to help you with guidance and advice. Many activities require licences, permits or registration, some of which are issued by Elmbridge Borough Council, others by Surrey County Council.
Business Licence and Regulation Contact Information
| Organisation | Detail |
| |Environmental Health & Licensing | |Licences for alcohol and entertainment, taxis, animal welfare, gambling, street collections and lotteries. |Registration and permits for food businesses, skin piercing, environmental permits and cooling towers. |Help and advice about food hygiene and safety, pest control, noise, air quality, contaminated land and street trading. |
| |Surrey Fire and Rescue | Advice and information on regulations relating to preventing fire. You may need a |fire certificate to comply with fire safety regulations, particularly if you manage premises used for public entertainment. |
| |Institute of Licensing | Further information about licensing issues. |
| |Highways | You will need |a road licence or permit to put up banners, bunting or festive lights, and for skips, scaffolding or building materials on public roads. You will also need a licence for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) or if you intend to operate a public weighbridge. |
| |Health & Safety at Work | Requirements to consider in order to manage health and safety effectively. |
| |Contractors Health & Safety |Assessment Scheme | CHAS is a founder member and current Chair of Safety Schemes in Procurement - Competence. They complete health and safety pre-qualification assessments to a nationally recognised and accepted threshold standard. |
| |Environment Agency (NetRegs) | Environmental obligations for business. |
| |Communities and Local Government |Fire Guidance | Fire precautions in the workplace. |
| |Fire Net International | Fire safety advice. |
| |Food and Drink Federation | Food hygiene and safety advice. |
| |Food Standards Agency | Food safety advice. |
| |Health Protection Agency | Protecting people from harm. |
| |Health and Safety Executive | Health and safety regulation. |
| |Health and Safety Books | Relating to health and safety topics. |
| |Institution of Occupational Safety |and Health | Health and safety advice for professionals. |
| |Online Regulation (PARSOL) | e-Planning and e-Regulation. |
| |RIDDOR Incident Contact Centre | Report injuries, accidents or dangerous occurrences. |
| Related Pages: |
| Business licences |Licensing and Registration (A - Z ) |
| |What is the law relating to Street Trading? (FAQ) |
| |When do I need a licence, permit or registration? (FAQ) |
