Local authority trading standards LATS
"Local authority departments that enforce a range of legislation including consumer protection and construction product regulation." Government published Construction Products Reform White Paper 26 February, 2026.
Local authority Trading Standards departments enforce consumer protection legislation to ensure fair trading, product safety, and legal compliance. They investigate rogue traders, scams, and illegal sales (e.g., age-restricted goods, counterfeiting). For further information see government info at Find your local Trading Standards office.
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