Trading standards - West Yorkshire Trading Standards

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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 (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday). 

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 040506 (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday) or to make a complaint online visit the website.


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