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Buckinghamshire and Surrey trading standards and Beeswift, have entered into an agreement that guarantees legal advice and assistance. Beeswift are a manufacturer and wholesaler of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and entered the partnership to demonstrate our commitment to embed legal compliance into our business.

The Primary Authority scheme enables businesses to form a legal partnership with one local authority, which then provides assured and tailored advice on complying with relevant legislation that other local regulators must respect.

Businesses receive ‘primary authority advice’ tailored to their business needs, which will make it easier for businesses to comply with the law and reduce compliance costs. It also helps grow the business knowing the resources they have invested in compliance are recognised across the country.

“We recognise that most businesses want to trade legally. Whilst trading standards does have an obvious role in regulatory enforcement, it is important that reputable businesses are supported by good legal advice which encourages growth and jobs. Working cooperatively with businesses through Primary Authority is an excellent way to deliver this”
Michele Manson, Business Team Manager for Buckinghamshire & Surrey trading standards

“Many of the products we supply are essential to ensure the safety of individuals and we take our responsibilities to ensure that products are compliant and safe extremely seriously. We also value our workforce and are committed to providing a safe work environment. It makes good business sense to ensure that the money we invest in compliance is effectively spent. We welcome this opportunity to work with the Council. We hope this will be a long and successful partnership.”
Mark Smith, Compliance and Ethics Manager for Beeswift

Primary Authority is a government backed scheme which was introduced in 2009. This partnership replaces the previous one established between Beeswift and Sandwell in 2014.