Trading Standards consumer advice

Ironman event - service disruption

Due to the IRONMAN 70.3 event on Sunday 20 September, Weymouth Household Recycling Centre will be closed all day and Dorchester Household Recycling Centre will be closed from 9am to 2pm. Please use alternative sites or visit another day.

Citizens Advice

Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice, who help with consumer problems when something has gone wrong with a purchase of goods or services.

Buy With Confidence

Renew your annual membership to the Buy With Confidence scheme.

Friends Against Scams

A National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams.

Get an uninvited trader door sticker

Say no to cold calling doorstep traders with a Dorset Trading Standards door sticker.

Report a business to Trading Standards

Report a business to Citizens Advice if you think it has broken the law or acted unfairly. Citizens Advice will pass the information you've provided to us, to decide whether to investigate.

Buying and selling dogs in Dorset

Get advice on buying a dog and what to look out for or report a concern about a breeder to help us stop the illegal puppy trade. If you are a breeder, find out if you need a licence and apply.

Food and product safety alerts and recalls

Information on food and product safety alerts, reports and recalls for unsafe products.

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