The Trading Standards Service (external link) of East Sussex County Council provides an advice service for both businesses and consumers. It also enforces a wide range of legislation including:
Civil and Contract Law as it affects dealings between businesses and consumers
Consumer credit
Package holidays
Restrictive statements
Unfair contract terms
In addition three other teams cover the areas of Metrology, Food and Agriculture, and Crime.
East Sussex Trading Standards Service has recently launched a Good Trader scheme.
The 'Buy With Confidence' (external link) scheme is an initiative to help businesses comply with the law while improving consumer protection through a partnership approach. It is open to any business within the area covered by the County Council.
Ask Cedric (external link) provides businesses with a one-stop website for all your needs.