Division 47
214,615 enterprises
These requirements apply to all business activities in this division.
Enforced by: TRADING_STANDARDS
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Goods must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described. Applies to all retail sales including online.
Enforced by: TRADING_STANDARDS
Weights and Measures Act 1985
Goods sold by weight or measure must use approved equipment. Trading Standards officers can inspect at any time.
Enforced by: TRADING_STANDARDS
Price Marking Order 2004
Products offered for sale must display selling price. Unit pricing required for goods sold by weight/volume/measure.
Enforced by: HSE
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969
Required for all employers. Sole traders with no employees exempt.
Enforced by: FIRE_AUTHORITY
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Responsible person must carry out fire risk assessment for all retail premises. Separate regimes in Scotland (Fire (Scotland) Act 2005) and NI (Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006).
Enforced by: ENVIRONMENT_AGENCY
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Commercial waste must be stored, transferred and disposed of correctly. Separate regimes in Scotland (SEPA), Wales (NRW), NI (DAERA).
Enforced by: LOCAL_AUTHORITY
Local Government Finance Act 1988
Payable on all retail premises. Small business rate relief available for rateable values under £15,000 in England.
Enforced by: ICO
Data Protection Act 2018
Registration with ICO required if processing personal data. Applies to customer records, CCTV, loyalty schemes, online accounts.
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
Retail sale of sporting equipment in specialised stores
Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings in specialised stores
Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores
Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
Retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores
Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
Retail sale of footwear and leather goods in specialised stores
Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
Retail sale of telecommunications equipment in specialised stores
Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores
Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods in specialised stores
Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores
Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores
Retail sale via stalls and markets of food, beverages and tobacco products
Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores
Retail sale of books in specialised stores
Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goods
Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores
Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear
Retail sale of music and video recordings in specialised stores