Trading Standards Questionnaire

							                       Business Self Assessment Questionnaire

This questionnaire is designed to help us identify the legislation that may apply to
your business. We will then be able to determine the appropriate risk assessment
and guidance which you may need.


SECTION A – To be completed by all               Head Office/Registered Office (if applicable)

Trading Name                                     Name of Company:

Address                                          Address

& Postcode                                       & Postcode

Telephone No.                                    Telephone No.


Type of Business:                                Company Secretary:

Telephone No.                                    Telephone No:

1. Are you the owner of the premises?                                                   Yes
If not state name and address of owner/agent



2. What is the nature of your Business?




3. Do you trade outside of Gateshead?                                                    Yes

4. Do you sell to public via:
        Direct from your premises                                Internet
        Mail Order                                               Other (please state)


5. If you have an Internet Site what is the url address? (i.e. www.gateshead.gov.uk)


6. Are you a member of any trade associations? If so please provide details


7. Do you manufacture/produce any goods ready for sale to the public?                    Yes

8. Do you use any weighing or measuring equipment in your business? If so, please state if
   weighing machines, weights, capacity measures, linear measures or other equipment?



9. Do you offer any credit or hire facilities to consumers?                              Yes

10. Do you manufacture, process or pack food intended for human consumption?             Yes

11. Do you send any waste materials for use in animal feed?                              Yes

12. Do you sell secondhand goods?                                                        Yes
    If yes, are these electrical?                                                        Yes




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13. Do you manufacture                         or sell by retail        any of the following products?

 Pens/crayons or similar                               Children’s Clothing          Cosmetics
 Gas Cooking Appliances                                Machinery                    Electrical Equipment
 Upholstered Furniture                                 Bunk Beds                    Bicycles
 Construction Products                                 Carry Cot Stands             Prams or Pushchairs
 Protective Equipment                                  Nightwear                    Textile Products
 Toys

Dangerous Products described as:

 Corrosive                      Harmful                                             Explosive
 Flammable                      Highly Flammable                                    Irritant
14. How are the prices of any goods displayed?

 Price on Item                                          Price List                    Notice near Item
 Not displayed                                          Other


15. Do you ever make charges not included in your displayed prices?                                        Yes
If yes, what additional charges are made?

 VAT                                                    Service Charge                Delivery Charge
 Credit Card Use                                        Other


16. Do you sell any of the following age restricted products? – if yes, please specify

 Tobacco Products                                       Fireworks                     Alcohol
 Lottery Tickets                                        Knives                        Videos/DVDs/Games
 Gas Lighter Refills                                    Solvents


17. Would you like an Officer to visit you for further advice?                                             Yes


Further Information and Advice

How would you like to be contacted by us in the future?

 Personal Visit                                         Questionnaire                 Email


To help us meet your needs please tell us the best ways to provide information:

 Personal Visit                         Leaflets                  Email
 Website                                Newsletter                Media
 Local Enterprise Parnerships           Training Sessions         Telephone
 Presentations                          Other
Thank you for completing this form. We would welcome any comments or suggestions you may have.
Please do so in the box below.



SIGNED                                                               DATE:
**if this form is being completed online no signature is required



PRINT NAME:                                                          POSITION HELD:

Please return questionnaire to:                                      For Office Use Only
Tracey Donnelly                                                      Inspectors comments:
Gateshead Council
Commercial and Consumer Services
Civic Centre
Gateshead
NE8 1HH                                                              PRIORITY RATING
tradingstandards@gateshead.gov.uk


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