The Buy With Confidence Scheme

Businesses can sign up to responsibilities set in the rules of the Buy With Confidence Scheme and become 'Approved Members' of the Scheme. The scheme also includes a clear statement of the service the authority will provide to businesses.

Businesses signing up to this scheme benefit from:

• Independent recognition of business standards
• Beneficial publicity
• Proof of membership by Certificate for display on premises and use of logo
• Pre-entry vetting to ensure the credibility of the scheme and that high standards are maintained
• The company's name on a list held by the Local Authority to recommend to consumers
• A place on the 'Buy With Confidence' website with a 'hot link' to their site for potential customers
• Increased consumer confidence and reduced complaints
• A better relationship with regulators based on co-operation rather than enforcement
• A named contact for the business with the Trading Standards Service
• Information on new legislation, trade scams etc

The Scheme is run by a partnership of local Trading Standards Services across a variety of areas and you can now access local businesses via ezylet.co.uk

Although we cannot guarantee the financial standing of members, their health and safety procedures or be sure that their work will never give rise to complaint, should these situations arise any difficulties will be dealt with fairly.

Membership of scheme does involve expense on the part of the local authorities involved. Some local authorities pass this on to members in the form of an annual fee, while others are happy to absorb the cost so that membership is free. For a list of authorities and fees please see the Areas We Cover section.