Regulation

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.

• |Surrey Fire and Rescue - advice and information on regulations relating to preventing fire.
• |Surrey Trading Standards - advice to help you comply with the relevant legislation or complain about rogue traders.
• |Environmental Health & Licensing - help and advice about food hygiene and safety, noise, air quality, contaminated land, environmental permits and licensing (alcohol, taxis, animal welfare, skin piercing, gambling, street collections and lotteries).
• |Health & Safety at Work - requirements to consider in order to manage health and safety effectively.

Find out more:

The following links to external organisations provide further information about regulatory issues:

• |Risk and Regulation Advisory Council (RRAC) - (previously Better Regulation Commission)
• |Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme
• |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) Project - e-Planning and e-Regulation
• |RIDDOR Incident Contact Centre - report injuries, accidents or dangerous occurrences