This book provides a practical step-by-step guide to the prosecuting and defending of regulatory offences, with particular reference to those offences which are enforced by local authorities. Regulatory Offences examines compliance with statutory standards of conduct in commerce, including those under the Food Safety Act 1990, the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the Trade Descriptions Act 1968. * Provides guidance on how to interpret regulatory offences and EC Directives * Includes coverage of trading standards offences * Offers procedural and tactical guidance, particularly for the magistrates' court.