Prime Minister 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.

Hero Awards 2026 - Nominations Open!

Nominations are now open for CTSI Hero Awards 2026.

Government must take action on Meta’s ‘epidemic of fraud’, says Trading Standards

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has revealed that social media giant displays 15 billion scam adverts every day.

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.

Trading Standards Warns Fans Over Counterfeit World Cup Shirts

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is urging football fans to be on their guard against counterfeit replica shirts.

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.

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.

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