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New fake COVID-19 coronavirus update app
Posted: 18/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a further scam warning related to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
CTSI issues warning over new COVID-19-related scams
Posted: 17/03/2020
In the wake of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a warning to the public about a series of new scams related to the virus.
Fuel retailer pleads guilty and fined £60,000 for selling petrol in a drinks bottle
Posted: 09/03/2020
Petrogas UK Ltd, operator of the Applegreen Petrol Station on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich, has been successfully prosecuted by Suffolk County Council’s Trading Standards.
Crackdown on illegal trade
Posted: 06/03/2020
Shops in Salford are being warned to steer clear of illegal cigarettes and alcohol by Salford City Council’s trading standards officers.
Flybe collapse: CTSI warns public to be wary of scams while seeking redress
Posted: 05/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) warns affected holidaymakers to be vigilant of offers to get their money back, particularly on social media as these may be scams, and to follow official advice.
CTSI Hero Awards nominations now open for 2020!
Posted: 04/03/2020
New guide for used car industry launched
Posted: 02/03/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) today announced the launch of a free guide on consumer law for the UK used car industry.
New government-backed travel industry guide launched
Posted: 19/02/2020
A new government advice booklet for the travel industry has been launched by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
CTSI Workforce Survey Report raises concerns over the future of Trading Standards
Posted: 18/02/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) today released its CTSI Workforce Survey Report 2018-19, which was supported by the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The report lists several ongoing concerns, in particular, the impact on services from budget cuts.
Take charge of battery safety, vapers urged by Office for Product Safety and Standards
Posted: 17/02/2020
Safety concerns over the incorrect use of batteries and chargers in vapes are prompting a public awareness campaign for ‘vapers’ to take charge of battery safety.
New government-backed care home complaints guide launched
Posted: 14/02/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) announces the launch of a new complaints guidebook for the UK care homes industry.
Valentine's Day - is it love or is it a scam?
Posted: 13/02/2020
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a warning on the dangers of romance scams to would-be star-crossed lovers for this year's Valentine's Day.
