Trading standards

[johnny5]

Started selling in a local craft shop this week, already sold 4 walking sticks 2 pens and a fishing priest

Yesterday i was contacted by the shop saying that trading standards had visited the shop to check all the goods for sale.
I passed with flying colours allegedly ?? whatever that means

What were they looking for and what are the pitfalls to be aware of

 

[ni9eofse7en]

Dont know directly, might be worth a quick call to your local trading standards office. Had a look on google found this for example

What do you need to consider before selling your handcrafted goods?

 

[Doug]

You should have public & product liability insurance, what folks don't seem to realise is if someone sues you successfully, if you are not a limited company then they can take you for everything you own including your house if you own it.

I realise this is highly unlikely but for what this cover costs I personally don't think it's worth the risk not to have it particularly in this crazy compensation claiming culture we live in.

 

[Vic Perrin]

Very informative post

 

[Woody]

Some of the things they look for are lamps and candle sticks so I would check them out to see were you stand with them they have got laws in place that you have to comply with regarding stickers (max 40 wat) cable clamps and grommets also as Doug said get insurance or you could find yourself in big trouble

 

[johnny5]

I have got public & product liability insurance , that was part of the deal before i could show my goods in the shop.
Lots more to learn rather than just selling from a stall .

 

[Jim]

Good luck with it Johnny .. With what we have seen on here regarding your work you are going to be quite busy with stock my friend ..

 

[Penpal]

Johnny your variety will carry you through with regard to insurance sometimes the Wood group membership gives you an umbrella cover as a mamber but certainly the club will be fully covered often by a larger State Wood Group where they welcome others to come in with them to increase their coverage etc. Here where I live such a group is in Victoria and our Wood Guild is a member for this purpose and by sattelite people like yourself can get great cover at a good price . I do wish you well if you venture into toys choices re paint laquers small parts that could break off etc, your local council or govt will have regs and requirements.

Peter.

 

[johnny5]

From what is alleged it was an anonymous phone call to trading standards, possibly an old craft business partner of the shop owner.
Having seen and witnessed the nasty banter on FB , it seems to be a cut throat business this craft world.
Mainly women i may add.
Should i just move on to pastures new ??

 

[paulm]

They were checking that the priest wasn't near any small boys

 

[Dalboy]

They were checking that the priest wasn't near any small boys

it is on the top shelf so should knock that one on the head

 

[Penpal]

Johnny just had this thought this club I keep where I sit made of Osage Orange something to carry with you when you leave items at the shop no words spoken or reference to it. Anyway take care. Couple of quick pics

Peter.

 

[johnny5]

Johnny just had this thought this club I keep where I sit made of Osage Orange something to carry with you when you leave items at the shop no words spoken or reference to it. Anyway take care. Couple of quick pics

Peter.

That is someones FEMUR

 

[wm460]

Johnny just had this thought this club I keep where I sit made of Osage Orange something to carry with you when you leave items at the shop no words spoken or reference to it. Anyway take care. Couple of quick pics

Peter.

Wonder if you could crack a local skull with it.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Best of luck with the sales Johnny & hope you get no more hassle.

 

[Grump]

Keep em well stocked and sod the malicious gossipers, they will give up when they realise they ain't winning.

 

[wm460]

Keep em well stocked and sod the malicious gossipers, they will give up when they realise they ain't winning.

Wot Brian said.