Trading Standards Officer

Trading Standards Officer Job Description Trading Standards Officers Are Responsible For Monitoring, Promoting And Maintaining Safe And Fair Trading Standards And For Enforcing Legislation That Protects Both The Consumer And The Law-abiding Trader Alike.Trading Standards Officers Check That Products, Services And Equipment Match Advertised Specifications And Comply With Quality Standards. A Large Amount Of Time Is Spent Away From The Office Meeting Consumers And Visiting Premises Such As Shops, Farms, Food Outlets, Pubs, Markets, Importers, Manufacturers And Warehouses. Trading Standards Officer Duties/Functions/Responsibilities writing reports compiling records gathering prosecution evidence investigating complaints managing junior staff serving legal notices providing evidence in court.