Useful Links

The role of Trading Standards is to promote fair trading, protect consumers, and support reputable businesses across Northern Ireland. For more information on Trading Standards issues, please click here.

The Consumer Council offers free, independent advice and support to consumers and businesses in Northern Ireland. They can also investigate complaints about energy, water, transport, and postal services. For general consumer queries, visit the Consumer Council website here.

• PIPA 
• European Safety Alerts
• Consumer line
• Conformity assessment and accreditation 
• Moving goods into, out of or through Northern Ireland 
• Moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol 
• Guidance for exporting and importing businesses 
• Consumer Rights
• Department for Business Innovation & Skills
• European Commission Product Safety
• Trading Standards
• Consumer Advice 
• Office for Product Safety and Standards 
• Construction Products 
• Cosmetic Products Legislation
• Cosmetic Product Guidance
• Submit a Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) ?
• Electrical Equipment 
• Electronic Cigarettes
• Fireworks 
• Furniture
• Motor Vehicle Tyres
• Toys Guidance
• Toys Legislation 
• Tooth whitening | nidirect 
• Product Safety Advice for Business
• Business Companion's Product Safety page
• Safety Alert for small high-powered magnetic