Public Protection Team
Whether you're starting up a new business or you're an established and successful undertaking, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by legal requirements.
The Bath & North East Somerset Councils Public Protection Team can explain how you can trade legally across the country, and in some cases across Europe.
We are able to help in these fields:
- Business activities that require a licence from the Council
- Food Hygiene
- Food Composition and Labelling
- Product Safety
- Advertising and Promotions
- Internet Sales
- Most Consumer Legislation
Some businesses are wary of contacting enforcement agencies for advice. We believe that enforcement is best done by co-operation and education, and we have been able to assist some of the biggest and some of the smallest businesses in Bath & North East Somerset.
Please contact the Public Protection Team via the contact details below!

Recommended Links
- Public Protection
Bath & North East Somerset Council - Trading Standards
Bath & North East Somerset Council - Food Safety
Bath & North East Somerset Council - Licences and Street Trading
Bath & North East Somerset Council - Health and safety at Work
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Recommended Contacts
- Public Protection Team - Bath & North East Somerset
Trading legal requirements
Contact: Trading Standards - Public Protection Scheme
Telephone: 01225 396753
Email: trading_standards@bathnes.gov.uk
Address: 9-10 Bath Street, Bath, BA1 1SN