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Deaf Charities Win National Diversity and Inclusion Award
Posted: 23/12/2025
Bolton Deaf Society and Deafway, two charities supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing people, have won the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Diversity and Inclusion Award at the CTSI Hero Awards, held this year in the House of Lords.
Christmas Warning: Hazardous counterfeit “plush” Anime toys among products stopped at UK Borders
Posted: 19/12/2025
Trading Standards issue pre-Christmas safety warning to consumers to be on guard from dangerous products posing a serious risk to you and your loved ones
Critical success factors for Codes of Practice: Learnings from 15 Years as Chair of the Consumer Code for Home Builders
Posted: 19/12/2025
Noel Hunter OBE, Chair of the Consumer Code for Home Builders, shares how strong standards and an independent redress transformed the home building industry, and what makes a code of practice truly work.
ASH Scotland Chief Executive Wins UK Special Recognition Award
Posted: 18/12/2025
Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive of ASH Scotland (Action on Smoking and Health Scotland), has received the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Special Recognition Award at their annual Hero Awards, held this year in the House of Lords.
Rochdale Trading Standards Honoured with National Award
Posted: 15/12/2025
Rochdale Trading Standards has won the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Intellectual Property Award at the CTSI Hero Awards, held on 2 December in the House of Lords.
Dudley Trading Standards Honoured with National Award
Posted: 15/12/2025
Dudley Trading Standards have won the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Outstanding Trading Standards Project Award at the CTSI Hero Awards, held on 2 December in the House of Lords.
Cosmetics Industry Body Wins National Award for Business Excellence
Posted: 09/12/2025
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has won the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Business Hero Award at the CTSI Hero Awards, held on 2 December in the House of Lords.
Strengthening Communities: CTSI Leads Calls for Greater Investment in Trading Standards
Posted: 01/12/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has unveiled a new package of resources to showcase the role of local Trading Standards services.
CTSI urges forthcoming budget to include commitment to tackle organised crime
Posted: 24/11/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is calling for an urgent injection of funding from Government in the forthcoming budget to tackle serious and organised crime, and support enforcement agencies, including Trading Standards.
Chancellor urged to seize opportunity to disrupt crime and boost growth in upcoming Budget
Posted: 14/11/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) welcomes reports that HM Treasury seeks to clamp down on dodgy shops on UK high streets as part of the upcoming Budget, but warns that Government action is needed to empower agencies to effectively address the threat.
CTSI Annual Review 2024–25 published
Posted: 04/11/2025
CTSI has published its Annual Review for 2024–25, highlighting how the Institute strengthened our policy influence, championed consumer protection, and expanded support for members across the UK.
Consumer Minister backs CTSI Approved Code Scheme in tackling consumer detriment
Posted: 23/10/2025
The recently appointed Consumer Minister, Kate Dearden MP, today publicly backed the role of the Chartered Trading Standards (CTSI) Approved Code Scheme (ACS) in helping to both raise standards for business and protect consumers.
