Trading Standards Home

The Council's Trading Standards service deals with a variety of consumer legislation covering:

Advice for residents

There are also Consumer Advice Officers who will give advice if you have a problem relating to the purchase of goods or services.

External links

Consumer Direct provides on line access to information and advice for consumers. It links to websites containing consumer information and advice run by Government departments, consumer organisations and others.
Stop Loan Sharks - Lending money without a licence is illegal, this site provides information and advice on how to report a Loan Shark.
Regional Trading Standards Scambuster Teams - The departments pilot scheme to stop scams including help and advice.
Know your consumer rights when buying a car
Metrology Lab

Trading Standards
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH

Tel: 0191 433 7007
Fax: 0191 477 4827
E-mail: Trading Standards|