West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service aims to ensure a fair and safe trading environment for consumers and businesses. In West Yorkshire, the service is run jointly by the 5 district councils of Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service enforce hundreds of pieces of legislation covering a huge range of business and consumer related areas. The underlying aim of the service is "to ensure a fair deal in the market place for buyer and seller alike".
For consumer complaints, call Consumer Direct on 0845 404 0506 (08.30 - 18.30 Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 13.00 Saturday) or visit their website
Underage sales
West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service enforce the legislation concerning the sale of age restricted products including:
- alcohol
- cigarettes
- fireworks
- lottery tickets
- solvents
- videos
- knives
- aerosol paints.
If you believe a retailer is selling these products to children please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 (8:30 - 18:30 Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 13:30 Saturday) 'or to make a complaint online visit the website.