Tackling youth nicotine addiction

Trading Standards welcomes closure of loopholes as new tobacco and vape laws come into force

Concerns over Halloween costumes

CTSI investigation found that over 90% of Halloween costumes sold via online marketplaces don’t comply with UK laws.

CTSI at Conservative Conference 2026

Read CTSI's briefing from Conservative Party Conference 2026 in Birmingham

CTSI at Labour Conference 2026

Read CTSI's briefing from Labour Conference 2026 in Liverpool

Visit the new CTSI Member Learning Hub!

CTSI's brand new Member Learning Hub is here, bringing our member-exclusive CPPD content together in one easy-to-access place.

Trusted Payments for Home Improvements

Trusted Payments helps you and your trader agree the work, pay for it in stages, and keep a record of everything in one place.

Government to tackle rogue builders

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) welcomes the Government’s commitment to clamp down on fraudulent builders

PM strengthens closure orders

CTSI welcomes the Prime Minister's commitment to increase the maximum duration of closure orders from six months to twelve months, as part of revitalising our high streets.

Shut the Dodgy Shops

CTSI, in partnership with the Anti-Counterfeiting Group, have published a report on the proliferation on "dodgy shops" on UK high streets.

CTSI and UKICC Impersonation Scams

WARNING: CTSI and the UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC) are warning consumers and businesses to stay vigilant of email and letter scams using our name and branding.

Invest in Your Professional Development

Explore our practical training offerings designed to keep Trading Standards professionals up to date and ready for today's enforcement challenges.

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.

Help support the profession

CTSI has unveiled a new package of resources to showcase the vital role of local Trading Standards services.

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 - and hearing about their work, their passions and their interests, learning about their various festivals and celebrations, and understanding what makes them tick.

Visit Our CTSI Community for more

Building Belonging: Tendy Lindsay on Leading CTSI's New Race Equality Network

As CTSI launches its new Race Equality Network, we speak to Chair, Tendy Lindsay, about the opportunities ahead, the progress already made across Trading Standards, and the steps still needed to ensure people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds can thrive, progress and lead within the profession.