Trading standards
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
It is now compulsory for hospitality businesses and other high risk settings to collect contact details to support the NHS Test, Trace and Protect service. Details of staff, customers and visitors need to be recorded.
From September 14, 2020, it is a legal requirement to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces as well as on public transport.
You can find specific guidance and downloadable resources to help you prepare to re-open your business.
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A number of resources are available, designed to help businesses comply with the law.
If you are a local business within Carmarthenshire you can contact our trading standards officers for advice on a range of topics including:
- Age restricted products
- Animal health and welfare
- Business names
- Consumer Credit
- Consumer rights
- Description of goods and services
- Explosives & fireworks licensing
- Fair trading
- Petroleum licensing
- Pricing
- Product safety
- Selling on the internet
- Sunbeds
- Trademarks and intellectual property
- Weights and measures
Alternatively, Business Companion is a government backed website that provides free, impartial information for businesses and individuals that need to know about trading standards and consumer protection legislation.
