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Description of goods

The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) says that goods should be as described - should correspond with any description applied to them. This could be verbally, words or pictures on a sign, packaging or an advert.

Trade Descriptions Act 1968
Sometimes, if a trader makes a misrepresentation about goods, a criminal offence might be committed under this Act.

For further advice on description of goods, please visit the Trading Standards website.