CTSI Celebrates Black History Month

Black History Month honours the achievements of people of African and Caribbean heritage, while also educating others on the importance of discussing and sharing Black history.

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

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

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

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.

What's the REAL Cost of Beauty?

CTSI's new campaign warns consumers about the terrifying dangers of using illegal and unsafe cosmetic products. Click here for more.

CTSI's Manifesto 2024

CTSI outlines the policies it wants the Next UK Government to focus on - including more funding for Trading Standards Services, better consumer education and protection, and measures to help businesses prosper and grow.

Apprenticeships in Trading Standards

CTSI is very happy to support Trading Standards Apprenticeships, as an alternative route to progression in this exciting sector. Visit our Apprenticeships Hub.

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.

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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World Mental Health Day

10th October 2024: World Mental Health Day is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and promote efforts in support of mental wellbeing. This year's theme focuses on Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace.

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.

FEATURE - Language Lessons

As Black History Month kicks off with the theme of ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, Vincent Searle, Trading Standards Officer at Newham Council in East London and member of CTSI's London Race and Equalities Working Group, looks at how the language we use has the power to change our lived experience and celebrates those within the Trading Standards world who are making a difference.

CTSI CELEBRATES... Black History Month!

October 2024 : Black History Month is an annual celebration - marked every October, here in the UK - dedicated to honouring the achievements of people of African and Caribbean heritage, while also educating others on the importance of sharing and discussing Black history.

CTSI CELEBRATES... National Inclusion Week

23-29 September 2024 : National Inclusion Week (NIW), founded by Inclusive Employers in 2011, is a vital initiative celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion in workplaces and communities across the UK. CTSI is proud to participate in this year’s NIW, joining thousands of professionals in celebrating diversity and promoting the continued importance of inclusion within the services we all provide.

International Day of Sign Language

23 September 2024 : International Day of Sign Language - celebrated alongside International Week of the Deaf - stands as a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users. It exists as a testament to the power of sign language in breaking down communication barriers and fostering inclusivity for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.

September is... World Alzheimer's Month

September 2024 : World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign from Alzheimer's Disease International that takes place every September, where people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer's disease and all types of dementia.