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Urgent regulation of fat injections, fillers and botox needed
Posted: 18/06/2025
Trading Standards warning over unregulated aesthetic procedures that pose a huge health risk.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is calling for urgent regulation to clamp down on providers of aesthetic procedures such as fat injections, Brazilian Butt Lifts, botox and fillers – warning the public that there is a wild west of untrained, unlicensed and uninsured individuals who may be putting lives in danger.
ARCO Commits to Highest Standards of Consumer Protection for the Integrated Retirement Community Sector
Posted: 06/06/2025
The Approved Code Scheme (ACS) is pleased to announce Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) as the next Code Sponsor, after successfully passing the necessary stages and completing rigorous checks.
CTSI concerned over funeral scams targeting grieving families
Posted: 05/06/2025
CTSI calls for tougher penalties on the use and sale of ‘Ghost Number Plates’
Posted: 03/06/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is joining forces with West Bromwich MP Sarah Coombes to call for a crackdown on fake and illegal vehicle number plates.
Super strength nail glue leaves girl with lifelong health issues
Posted: 23/05/2025
Trading Standards warn parents over products that should not be available to the general public.
Nasal Tanning Sprays linked with skin cancer and serious respiratory problems
Posted: 16/05/2025
Trading Standards warn public over products with unregulated ingredients.
NHQB Commits to Enhancing Protections for New Home Buyers
Posted: 08/05/2025
The Approved Code Scheme (ACS) is pleased to announce that the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has become the latest Code Sponsor, after successfully passing the necessary stages and completing rigorous checks.
CTSI responds to the latest Which? research into overstretched trading standards teams
Posted: 07/05/2025
A statement from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute in response to the latest research from Which?
The Cost of Animal Harm: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Welfare and Improve Enforcement
Posted: 01/05/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute is calling on the UK Government to urgently reform animal welfare legislation amid a growing crisis that is placing thousands of animals at risk of prolonged suffering.
Counting the cost of counterfeit shops
Posted: 11/04/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has welcomed the BBC’s investigation into the prevalence of fake shops on Britain’s High Streets and highlighting their link with organised crime.
CTSI launches Race & Equality Committee to continue to drive for equality
Posted: 09/04/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has formally launched its Race and Equality Committee (R&E Committee) to help support and drive an inclusive environment for all. CTSI are delighted to congratulate Karen Tillett in being elected as Chair of the R&E Committee at its inaugural meeting.
Local Authority Trading Standards in Scotland find short weight solid fuel packs that may contribute to fuel poverty.
Posted: 07/04/2025
An investigation by Trading Standards officers in Scotland has found that short weight products may be contributing to fuel poverty and the cost of living crisis.
