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Welcome to CTSI's News Room. Here, you can browse through our latest consumer protection and trading standards news reports (below), or check out our archive of news articles from previous years.

Media Enquiries:  If you are a journalist, or representative of a media organisation, CTSI can provide expert opinion, comments and spokespeople on a wide range of Trading Standards, consumer protection and regulatory issues - or point you in the right direction. Please contact our press office on 01268 582240/07946 254934 or pressoffice@tsi.org.uk who would be happy to assist.


Been together a while? Make it official for over 100 million hidden appliances #regmyappliance2022

Posted: 17/01/22

We all rely hugely on our fridges, washing machines and microwaves for keeping our busy lives on track, but would your appliance manufacturer know which machines you have and where to find you if a fault came to light with your model? 

Renewable Energy Business Guidance Consultation

Posted: 12/01/22

CTSI on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is releasing new business guidance on renewable energy to help support businesses installing green energy technology. 

Ongoing effects of COVID-19 pandemic impacting puppy purchases

Posted: 17/12/21

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing a warning about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK's puppy market.

UKICC celebrates 14 years helping UK consumers

Posted: 16/12/21

A UK consumer service which was relaunched a few months ago with an international focus is celebrating news from the UK Government that its future has been assured at least until the end of March 2022.

CTSI appoints Steve Ruddy as Chair of the Board

Posted: 15/12/21

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) announces Steve Ruddy as Chair of the CTSI Board.


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