All types of commodities, which are not prohibited by the London Local Authorities Act 1990, Food Safety Act 1990, Consumer Protection Act 1987, or other trading laws are eligible to be licensed in Hammersmith and Fulham Street Trading and Market sites. Full details of the types of commodities that you can sell are listed below.
Restricted items
Items that cannot be sold on market stalls:
- Bric-a-brac – such as second-hand goods and clothes
- knives – unless sheathed or covered
- indecent materials and inappropriate goods
- drugs paraphernalia
- children's toys that are not covered by the European law – unless they are cleared by the British standard kite mark
- fake and counterfeit products
- miscellaneous goods not quoted on the list of commodities
- pamphlets and leaflets – these come under the distribution of free literature licence
Regulation of commodities
1. All types of commodities, which are not prohibited by the London Local Authorities Act 1990, Food Safety Act 1990, Consumer Protection Act 1987, or the Trade Descriptions Act 1968, are eligible to be licensed in Hammersmith and Fulham Street Trading and Market sites.
2. Licences are divided into categories. A trader is licensed to sell up to three compatible or complimentary commodities within a category on their street trading licence. The licensed commodities must be specified, both on the Trader's Licence and on the Pitch ID Card, which must be displayed on the stall at all times.
Categories and banding
Licence holders may trade up to three commodities from one category.
1. Clothing
Note: Commodity combinations including groups that mix male & female or adults and children may be subject to restrictions (eg. 1a & 1b are not permitted).
a) Women's fashion including ethnic specific clothing (excluding jeans)
b) Gents fashion including ethnic specific clothing (excluding jeans)
c) Girl's children's clothing including ethnic specific clothing
d) Boy's children's clothing including ethnic specific clothing
e) Babywear including ethnic specific clothing
f) Women's/girl's sportswear and men's/boy's sportswear
h) Men's/boy's jeans
i) Women's/girl's jeans
j) Women's coats/jackets
k) Men's coats/jackets
l) Children's coats/jackets
m) Adults' hats/gloves/scarves/ties/belts
n) Children's hats/gloves/Scarves/ties/belts
o) Other (must be specified)
2. Underwear / Nightwear
Note: Commodity combinations including groups that mix male & female or adults and children may be subject to restrictions (eg. 2a & 2b are not permitted).
a) Women's/girl's underwear (bras, knickers, lingerie and thermals)
b)
c) Women's/girl's nightwear
d) Men's nightwear
e) Women's/girl's dressing gowns/bathrobes
f) Men's dressing gowns/bathrobes
g) Socks/tights/stockings/knee highs etc.
h) Other (must be specified
3. Footwear
Note: Commodity combinations including groups that mix male & female or adults and children may be subject to restrictions (eg. 3a & 3c
are not permitted)
a) Women's shoes/sandals/mules/boots
b) Women's slippers (indoor)
c) Men's shoes/boots
d) Men's slippers (indoor)
e) Trainers/sports shoes (female)
f) Trainers/sports shoes (male)
g) Children's shoes
h) Women's matching shoe/handbag sets
i) Shoe repairs
j) Accessories (in-soles/heel grips/shoe horns/protector/laces/polish etc.)
k) Other (must be specified)
4. Food
a) Pre-packed groceries (including ethnic specific)
b) Raw/uncooked meat or fish
c) Fruit (including ethnic specific and organic)
d) Vegetables (including ethnic specific and organic)
e) Dried fruit & pulses (peas, beans, seeds, nuts, raisins, dates etc.)
f) Pre-packed confectionary
g) Pre-packed cheese & dairy products & eggs
h) Deli food (unpacked cheese, olives, unpacked cold cooked/cured meat and fish, natural health foods, dips and salads)
i) Prepared/cooked food (including ethnic-specific take-away food, health foods, organic foods, cold food, sandwiches, cakes, bread & bakery goods, ice cream, hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks)
j) Beverages (cold, non-alcoholic, drinks, pre-packed in cans, cartons or bottles)
k) Other (must be specified and not cooked or prepared)
5. Flowers
a) Cut flowers and plants
b) Uncut flowers and plants
c) Artificial flowers
d) Plant pots/bulbs/seeds/food
e) Christmas trees/holly/mistletoe (Seasonal)
f) Other (must be specified)
6. Household goods
a) Cleaning products (kitchen/bathroom/multi surface, bleach, disinfectant, air-freshener, washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, polishes etc.)
b) Laundry products (washing powder/liquids/tablets, fabric softener, dryer sheets etc.)
c) Cleaning utensils (brooms, dustpan, mops, buckets, scrubbing brushes, chamois, sponges, cloths, tea-towels, etc.)
d) Storage & access (crates, boxes, chests, steps, etc.)
e) Light bulbs, plugs, multi-sockets, fuses
f) Ornaments, vases, pictures, clocks, etc.
g) Toiletries (toothpaste, soap, deodorant, hair remover, body lotion, shower gels, bath oils, etc.)
h) Hair care (shampoo, conditioner, hair-dye, hair spray, perm/straightening products, hair mousse/grease/lotion/oil etc)
i) Other (must be specified)
7. Soft furnishings
a) Bedding (sheets, duvets-covers, pillow cases, throws, mattress/pillow protectors, etc.)
b) Towels, bath mats & shower curtains
c) Curtains and net curtains
d) Blinds
e) Duvets, pillows, cushions & cushion covers
f) Carpets, mats and rugs
g) Tablecloths, furniture protectors, chair covers, etc.
h) Other (must be specified)
8. Kitchen/dining
a) Tableware (crockery, oven-to-table ware, cutlery, tablemats, coasters, etc.)
b) Glassware (glasses, decanters, ashtrays, fruit bowls, etc.)
c) Kitchenware (roasting dishes, pots, pans, casserole dishes, scales, etc.)
d) Other (must be specified & not electrical)
9. Toiletries and cosmetics
a) Skin care (make-up remover, facial wash, toner, moisturiser, shaving cream, etc.)
b) Hair care (shampoo, conditioner, hair-dye, hair spray, perm/straightening products, hair mousse/grease/lotion/oil etc.), wigs, hair pieces etc.
c) Make-up (including nail polish & remover)
d) Perfume/cologne/aftershave/eau de toilette
e) Other (must be specified)
10. Electrical
a) Audio equipment and accessories (eg. radios, stereo equipment, iPods/MP3 etc. including associated aerials, batteries, adapters etc.)
b) Visual equipment and accessories (eg. TVs, DVDs, video player/recorders, including associated aerials, batteries, adapters etc.)
c) Computer hardware and accessories
d) Household electrical equipment (not second-hand)
e) Landline telephones and accessories
f) Electrical repairs
g) Other (must be specified)
11. Mobile phones
a) Mobile phones
b) Mobile phone accessorie
c) Phone cards
d) Mobile phone repairs
e) Other (must be specified)
12. ?????
a) Costume jewellery (including ethnic jewellery)
b) Jewellery (including gold, silver & other precious metal & gems)
c) Hair accessories/head scarves etc.
d) Watches, watch accessories, watch repairs
e) Sunglasses & reading glasses (including cases and neckbands)
f) Clocks, clock accessories and repairs
g) Other
13. Travel accessories
a) Luggage (including suitcases, travel bags, holdalls & vanity cases)
b) Sports bags
c) Handbags
d) Wallets, purses, passport covers etc.
e) Umbrellas, walking sticks
f) Belts
g) Other (must be specified)
14. Stationery
a) Offices supplies (Paper, pens, files, etc.)
b) Invitations, greeting cards, wrapping paper and gift bags/boxes
c) Festive decorations and party bags
d) Newspapers, periodicals and magazines
e) Books
f) Other (must be specified)
15. Toys
a) Toys (including early years, educational and associated batteries)
b) Board games
c) Games (not games consoles or cartridges or board games)
d) Other (must be specified)
16. Souveniers
a) Pop memorabilia (includes flags, banners, plaques, cups & other novelty items)
b) London/UK memorabilia (includes flags, banners, plaques, cups & other novelty items)
c) Ethnic specific memorabilia (includes flags, banners, plaques, cups & other novelty items)
d) Sport memorabilia (includes flags, banners, plaques, cups & other novelty items)
e) Other (must be specified)
17. Audio/visual entertainment
a) Pre-recorded audio material (CDs & cassettes including ethnic specific)
b) Pre-recorded visual material (DVDs & videos including ethnic specific)
c) Children's pre-recorded visual Material (DVDs & videos including ethnic specific)
d) Games consoles (Play Station, X-Box, Nintendo DS, PSP, etc.)
e) Games cartridges (for Play Station, X-Box, Nintendo DS, PSP, etc.)
f) Musical instruments (including acoustic & electric)
g) Other (must be specified)
18. Textiles
a) Fabric/lace
b) Haberdashery (fastenings/facing/instant hem etc.)
c) Yarn/wool/thread/bobbins
d) Knitting/crochet/sewing needles
e) Other (must be specified)
19. Tools DIY and gardening
a) DIY (eg. drill, saw, plane, screwdrivers, etc.)
b) Gardening (eg. spade, fork, hoe, rake, hose, etc.)
20. Bicycles
a) Bicycles
b) Scooters/skate-boards
c) Rollerskates
d) Cycle & car accessories
e) Other (must be specified)
21. Furniture and antiques
a) Antique furniture
b) Antiques (other)
c) Bedroom
d) Bathroom
e) Kitchen
f) Lounge
g) Other (must be specified)
22. Baby equipment
a) Cots
b) Prams/pushchairs
c) Highchairs/bouncers
d) Car Seats/Boosters
e) Changing Bags/Carry cots, Slings etc.
f) Safety Equipment
g) Nursery Furniture
h) Other (must be specified)
23. Photographic equipment
a) Cameras
b) Digital Cameras
c) Camcorders
d) Photo-printers (stand alone)
e) Peripherals & accessories (e.g. lenses, tripods, light
meters, flash lights, film, photo paper etc.)
f) Other (must be specified)
24. Sports equipment (excluding clothing, trainers and bags)
a) Body building/fitness
b) Football/Cricket/Rugby
c) Netball/Hockey
d) Tennis/Badminton/Squash
e) Track & Field
f) Golf
g) Other (must be specified)
25. Pet supplies and equipment
a) Baskets/Cages/Hutches/Aquarium etc.
b) Scratching poles/Toys/Accessories
c) Grooming & Care (Feeding bowls, brushes, shampoo,
vitamins, tick & flea treatments, etc.)
d) Pet food
e) Other (must be specified)
26. Second hand goods (not electrical)
a) Clothing
b) Audio (Vinyl, CDs, Cassette tapes, etc.)
c) Visual (DVDs, Videos, etc.)
d) Books
e) Collectibles (coins, stamps, comics, porcelain dolls etc.)
f) Bric-a-brac
g) Other (must be specified)
27. Arts and crafts (original/handmade goods)
a) Art (paintings/sculpture/pottery etc.)
b) Topiary
c) Keepsakes
d) Commemorative items
e) Face painting
f) Other (must be specified)
28. Miscellaneous
a) Other not in any category above (must be specified)