Apply to become an approved trader

If you are an honest and reputable trader based in the Northamptonshire area, then it’s time you joined the Buy With Confidence Scheme.

Business advice

Trading Standards can provide you with advice and guidance to ensure that you trade within relevant Trading Standards legislation.

Fees and charges

Find out our charges for business advice, verification, calibration and testing of equipment, hire of weights and all other fees

Guides for business

Find information and leaflets that can help your business

Licensing and registration

Trading Standards issue licenses, certificates and registrations

Policies

View our general enforcement policy which describes the principles by which we operate to ensure compliance with the laws this service enforces

Primary Authority Partnerships

See what benefits your business could get by becoming a primary authority member

Training and courses

We are able to provide training for businesses if requested