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Guidance for Traders

General information

The organisations listed in the 'useful links' section below provide a weatlh of on-line information, advice and news. Of particular use is Ask CEdRIC, the national one-stop web site for all your Trading Standards business-related information.

• OFT Advice for Small Businesses
• Business Link
• List of Trade Organisations

We also publish the following on-line guides which you may find helpful:

• Weighing and Measuring Equipment Suppliers
• Business Names Display
• Details on Agriculture Act
• Details on Auctions
• Details on Weighbridge Operators
• Scrap Metal