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Scammers use CTSI Logo to steal money

Scammers use CTSI Logo to steal money

Neither CTSI nor its members ever ask for funds to pursue cases. CTSI urges UK consumers to ignore and report any scammers using the CTSI Logo or other CTSI branding to deceive them into handing over money. 

What's the real cost of buying online?

What's the real cost of buying online?

New CTSI report released to spotlight issues with third-party sellers on online marketplaces and what needs to be done to tighten up the UK supply chain.

The Approved Code Scheme

The Approved Code Scheme

Run by CTSI and backed by government, the Approved Code Scheme helps consumers find reliable companies, who have all signed-up to strict Codes of Practice - while helping to raise business standards across our sectors.

‘Absolute chaos’ in food security

‘Absolute chaos’ in food security

CTSI's latest release explores how the next government must prioritise the resourcing of Trading Standards to avoid a major threat to food safety.

2 in every 3 drinks are short-measures

2 in every 3 drinks are short-measures

Sobering new research conducted by Trading Standards Officers around the UK finds that more than two thirds of beer and wine served in pubs and bars are short-measures. Read our report here.

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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. 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 X (previously Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn.

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Our CTSI Community

CTSI Members – and the wider Trading Standards profession – includes people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. We love meeting them all, hearing about their work, passions and interests, learning about the various celebrations, and understanding what makes them tick. We hope you do too.

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FEATURE - Words of Power

FEATURE - Words of Power

Even those with the best of intentions can sometimes cause harm through their choice of words. Tendy Lindsay explores the role of language in making Trading Standards more inclusive, welcoming and effective in its mission.

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