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About CTSI

CTSI represents trading standards professionals working in the UK and overseas - in local authorities, business and consumer sectors and central government.

CTSI exists to:

promote and protect the success of a modern vibrant economy, and
safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of citizens by enhancing the professionalism of its members.

Journal of Trading Standards

The Journal of Trading Standards is a biannual magazine and website focusing on consumer protection and trading standards produced by and for the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).

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Safety and Standards training

CTSI has been working in partnership with the Office for Product Safety and Standards to deliver to local authorities a countrywide programme of product safety and legal metrology

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Get EU exit ready - New CTSI EU exit training portal

Register now for access to the new EU exit portal - Free training for trading standards professionals as we prepare to leave the EU.

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