What to do to be ready for Trading Standards

Alex Black
clock • 3 min read
What to do to be ready for Trading Standards

With a visit from Trading Standards always a possibility, Roythornes Solicitors' Katie Temple advises farmers on how to prepare for an unexpected visit.

Trading Standards has power of entry and can access a farm without approval from the owner or anyone else associated with the premises, so it is vital farmers are prepared in case of an unexpected...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Legislation

Inspections must carry a duty of care for farmers' mental health
Legislation

Inspections must carry a duty of care for farmers' mental health

Rita Poulson speaks out after Ofsted's announcement it would replace one-worded grading system with five-point report card

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 04 February 2025 • 2 min read
Red Tractor mistrust is 'serious and potentially damaging', warns governance review
Legislation

Red Tractor mistrust is 'serious and potentially damaging', warns governance review

Red Tractor made 'no procedural breach' in relation to the events leading up to the commissioning of the governance review. But the review found there was a 'gulf in perception of Red Tractor' that was 'damaging' and issues with communication

Rachael Brown
clock 19 February 2024 • 6 min read
From the editor: Farm inspection regime in need of a radical overhaul
Legislation

From the editor: Farm inspection regime in need of a radical overhaul

Could a light touch or at least a more proportionate approach be used, especially for those found to be in breach of rules for the first time or making minor errors?

Olivia Midgley
clock 08 February 2024 • 2 min read