The Angus Trusted Trader scheme

Angus Trusted Trader is a Council backed initiative, with all members fully vetted by Trading Standards and the scheme is supported by Police Scotland. The Angus Trusted Trader scheme officially started on the 1 April 2020 and replaced the previous Angus Reputable Traders Scheme (ARTS).

Victoria Hay, Angus Trading Standards

Victoria Hay, Trading Standards Team Leader from Angus Trading Standards, talks about the Trusted Trader scheme.


The Angus Council Trusted Trader scheme is a local business partnership which aims to:

• increase consumer confidence
• promote good practice within local businesses
• help prevent doorstep crime.

The elements of the Angus Trusted Trader scheme

The Angus Trusted Trader scheme is made up of Angus Council, Angus Trading Standards Service and Trusted Directory Services (TDS).

The Council back and oversee the scheme, with the vetting process carried out by Trading Standards Officers. Trading Standards also ensure Traders adhere to the Code of Practice and will intervene in disputes when required, providing dispute resolution advice.

TDS is responsible for scheme administration, customer service, assisting in dispute resolution and website development.