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YouGov survey reveals over 2.6 million UK adults scammed since lockdown
Posted: 23/09/2021
A survey released by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) revealed that 5% (over 2.6 million)* of UK adults online were scammed since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020.
Karate teacher gets four years jail time for fake DVD business
Posted: 22/09/2021
A karate teacher found selling fake DVDs and Scholl foot care products, running a fraudulent business, money laundering and more, is today sentenced to four years in prison.
CTSI calls for a consultation and impact assessment in wake of UK Government's proposed Imperial Unit reintroduction
Posted: 22/09/2021
CTSI responded to the UK Government's plans to reintroduce imperial units and, noting that this is a headline proposal, sought assurances that CTSI will be able to provide its evidence and views via a robust consultation and impact assessment that looks at the costs and benefits to businesses, consumers and regulators.
Defra and trading standards come together at CTSI Symposium
Posted: 15/09/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is pleased to announce that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be addressing delegates at the CTSI Symposium at the Eastside Rooms Birmingham.
Cyfraith Newydd yn dod i rym ar 1 Hydref
Posted: 08/09/2021
Mae Safonau Masnach Cymru yn cefnogi menter gan Grŵp Bwyd Gwent Fwyaf i leihau marwolaethau o adweithiau alergaidd.
Greater Gwent Food Group works to reduce deaths from allergic reactions
Posted: 08/09/2021
Trading Standards Wales is supporting an initiative by Greater Gwent Food Group to reduce deaths from allergic reactions.
Media Notice: Accreditation opens for CTSI Symposium 2021
Posted: 06/09/2021
CTSI Symposium, a key event in the UK's consumer protection calendar, will be held at Birmingham's Eastside Rooms on September 28-30, 2021. The event, the UK's largest gathering of trading standards professionals, celebrates the 140th year the trading standards profession has come together since 1881.
WhatsApp family member message scam targets public
Posted: 03/09/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been informed of a newly emerging scam on WhatsApp, where scammers attempt to impersonate family members to steal money.
Public sent phoney texts for NHS COVID-19 Passes
Posted: 20/08/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been sent evidence of a text scam themed around the NHS COVID pass.
Big increase in in-depth cases for UK International Consumer Centre
Posted: 17/08/2021
The UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC) saw a busy first six months of 2021, with demand for its services being boosted by UK consumers experiencing Brexit-related problems such as customs and unexpected delivery charges with non-UK traders, as well as COVID-19 issues.
Making the Case for Trading Standards
Posted: 02/08/2021
At the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), we know the true value of Trading Standards more than anyone. We also know how important it is to make the argument for investment in trading standards services in an era when Local Authorities have to make difficult budgetary decisions every year.
John Herriman, CTSI Chief Executive discusses the launch of the BEIS consultation
Posted: 20/07/2021
Today sees the long-awaited publication of the BEIS Consultation - “Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy: Driving Growth and Delivering Competitive Markets that Work for Consumers”.
