Safeguarding Our Standards

The Safeguarding Our Standards campaign has been established by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) in response to the Government’s proposed Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.

Black Friday

CTSI is urging shoppers seeking to save money on Black Friday bargains to be on their guard against scams, fake reviews and potentially unsafe goods.

Year Ahead Conference

The 2022 Year Ahead Conference will play host to key policy discussions, examining the current and foreseeable challenges to the regulatory services landscape

Problems buying abroad?

If you've encountered issues buying goods or services from abroad - or when on holiday - the UK International Consumer Centre provides free and impartial advice.

CTSI Hero Awards - 2022

Once again, we'll be celebrating the unsung heroes of consumer protection - on 23 November at the House of Lords.

CTSI Conference 2022 - Online content

Listen to the UK’s top experts discuss key consumer protection issues. Please note, our online content attracts CPPD

Welcome to CTSI

Founded in 1881 (as the 'Incorporated Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures'), today's Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is one of the world’s longest-established organisations dedicated to the field of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection. And, after more than 140 years of progress, we remain immensely proud of our close association with the Trading Standards profession and the vital work it continues to do – promoting fair business practices, tackling rogue traders and, ultimately, protecting UK consumers. To keep up-to-date with CTSI's work, you can register to the CTSI Channel on WiredGov - or follow us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

NEW HERE? If you are a consumer, looking for help or advice about a particular issue, our Consumer Help pages should point you in the right direction. Similarly, our Business Hub provides information for companies who are committed to helping UK consumers, and complying with all the relevant rules and regulations.

Alternatively, if you are a Trading Standards professional - and not yet a member of CTSI - you can read all about our member categories, the requirements for each level, member benefits and lots more, in our Membership Section. And, if you're looking to further your career in Trading Standards and Consumer Protection, you can browse current Vacancies on offer around the country, find out about the institute's Training, Qualifications and Development, or read the online version of our Journal of Trading Standards.