Do it for keeping Devon safe
The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service advises and supports businesses to grow and develop, works to protect consumers and the economy by ensuring legal and honest trading, and offers services to other local authorities.
We also support the agriculture industry to ensure good animal health and welfare.
The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is commissioned by Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay councils.
Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service has a wide-ranging role in ensuring fair trading by supporting businesses and protecting consumers. The Service is committed to maintaining legal compliance to help ensure that businesses do not take an unfair advantage over competitors or consumers.
This helps to provide a level playing field for all and allows consumers to have confidence in the local economy. We also have responsibilities concerning the health and welfare of livestock and plans are in place to prevent and contain disease outbreaks.
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