Trading Standards
This page is known as: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/tradingstandards
CONSUMER ADVICE
If you require consumer advice please contact the Citizens Advice consumer service either on their helpline on 08454 04 05 06 or by using their Consumer Complaint online form
The Citizens Advice consumer service provides free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues - visit www.adviceguide.org.uk or call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 08454 04 05 06. The service can be contacted between 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday [the service is closed on bank holidays and public holidays].
Personal appointments are only offered if a need for an appointment is identified following your initial telephone or online contact with the Citizens Advice consumer service.
The Citizens Advice consumer service also have two specific online forms for complaints about Energy Services and Post Services.
Finding a Reputable Trader and Tackling Rogue Traders?
To help consumers find a reputable trader, Birmingham Trading Standards works with No Rogue Traders Here Ltd. We check the complaint histories of all businesses that are approved by No Rogue Traders Here Ltd to make sure that they have not treated consumers unfairly. Whilst we take all reasonable steps only to authorise reputable businesses, contracts are entered into at the consumer's own risk. For more information on this innovative scheme visit: http://www.noroguetradershere.com/ Or use their freephone number 0800 233 5000.
If you think you are being targeted by a rogue trader visit our Doorstep Crime web page for further information and advice.
Operation Liberal is a joint operation between Trading Standards Authorities and West Midlands Police to tackle rogue traders operating throughout the West Midlands. Rogue traders are traders who go out intentionally to take advantage of consumers and to charge large amounts of money for little or very poor workmanship.
Latest News
For the latest news on Trading Standards issues in Birmingham go to our Latest news web page where you will currently find information on:-
Scam Awareness Month MAY 2013
Doorstep Crime Campaign
Your views on the service we provide
Our Customer Care Charter gives further details on the standards of service you can expect from us. We want to hear from you with any compliments, comments or complaints about our services. Contact us by writing to:
Operations Manager Trading Standards
Trading Standards,
PO Box 16586
Birmingham
B33 3EH
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a public access building.
Or by e-mail to: tradingstandards@birmingham.gov.uk