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Primary Authority Resources

This page provides links to guidance, toolkits and other resources.
Slides used in the Primary Authority Introduction to Primary Authority training course.
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A checklist that supports the onboarding of businesses into the PA scheme ensuring key points are covered.
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This document template is editable. It outlines the necessary information that should be provided to a business by the primary authority.
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This form is editable and captures the information required to set a business up with Primary Authority.
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Updated (October 2024) version of the Expression of Interest form for Primary Authorities to complete for business seeking PA.
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Primary Authority Regional Groups and Panels
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Building relationships and improving compliance with environmental health, trading standards and fire safety legislation through Primary Authority.
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Resources for local regulators.
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  3. Product safety
These support good practice for primary authorities and include templates and draft agreements for use by Primary Authority partnerships.
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Links to guides for businesses, local authorities, enforcement officers, trade associations, businesses with a coordinated primary authority, and national regulators.
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The framework for the operation of Primary Authority.
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  2. Statutory Guidance