Traders – Approved by Trading Standards

Buy With Confidence is the only nationally available business approval scheme that’s 100% owned, controlled and operated by independent public sector bodies.

• Vetted and approved by Trading Standards
• Committed to operating in a legal, honest and fair way
• Criminal record checked (if going into homes)
• Qualified, experienced and fully insured
• Monitored to ensure a high level of customer service
• Advised on Trading Standards legislation

Choose with confidence – avoid rogue traders by using Buy With Confidence Trading Standards Approved businesses.

All businesses listed on this website have been thoroughly vetted, approved, and are regularly monitored by Trading Standards to ensure high standards of service and customer care.

To become Trading Standards Approved, businesses must pass a series of strict checks, including a full audit by a qualified Trading Standards professional. Those who work in or around your home are also criminal record checked, so you can trust you’re dealing with reliable and reputable professionals.

Buy With Confidence is a national register of Trading Standards Approved businesses run independently by local authority Trading Standards departments. Over 60 local authorities directly support the scheme – from Cornwall to Stirling (find a full list here) – having decided that Buy With Confidence offers the strong consumer protection that they think is vital.

For more information or to become a recognised approved trader, please click the Buy with Confidence page.

There is also another site called Safe Local Trades and further detail can be accessed by using their website which is Safe Local Trades.