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Almost 90% of products entering UK fail safety tests
Posted: 20/12/2024
Trading Standards issue pre-Christmas safety warning to consumers to be on guard from deadly toys, exploding batteries and electric shock from dangerous electrical products.
ABC Warranty Consumer Codes Champion Wins National Award
Posted: 17/12/2024
Adele Reid, Consumer Code Champion at ABC Warranty, has received the prestigious Business Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual Hero Awards. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements in consumer protection.
Lancashire Trading Standards Recognised with National Award in Parliament
Posted: 17/12/2024
The Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Food Team has been recognised with the prestigious Megan Lee Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual Hero Awards. This honour celebrates their exceptional efforts in raising awareness and improving allergen safety in food businesses and communities.
Southwark Trading Standards Officer Wins National Award
Posted: 16/12/2024
Yemisi Forrest, Principal Enforcement Officer at Southwark Council Trading Standards, has received the Brian Smith Hero Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual Hero Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements in consumer protection.
Tower Hamlets Trading Standards Recognised with National Award in Parliament
Posted: 13/12/2024
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets Trading Standards team has been recognised with the Product Safety Initiative Award at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) annual Hero Awards.
Banned American Candy Floods the UK, Posing Health Risks for Children This Christmas
Posted: 04/12/2024
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing a stark warning to parents this Christmas about unauthorised additives in imported American snacks, sweets and fizzy drinks. These products, popularised by social media influencers on platforms like TikTok, are flooding UK high streets, posing serious health risks to children.
CTSI Guidance for Shopping Safely Online
Posted: 28/11/2024
Following these tips can help ensure a safer and more secure shopping experience on online marketplaces.
CTSI responds to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Posted: 05/11/2024
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute responds to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill that has been introduced to Parliament today (Tuesday 5 November 2024).
Government publishes its response to the CMA housebuilding Market study
Posted: 30/10/2024
CTSI welcomes the clarity provided in the Government’s response to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) market study into housebuilding calling for a single mandatory consumer code and a new homes ombudsman scheme.
CTSI warns motorists to be on their guard about increase in car parking scams
Posted: 22/10/2024
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) warns consumers this week that parking charge scam messages are becoming more common, with many being reported recently across the UK.
CTSI Statement : Mandatory Authorised Push Payment (APP) Reimbursement Scheme
Posted: 04/10/2024
A new statutory framework for the reimbursement of authorised push payment (APP) fraud victims, which will be overseen by the Payment Systems Regulator, is set to come into force on Monday, 7 October 2024.
CTSI Response to Which? Report Spotlighting Unsafe Goods Listed on Online Marketplaces
Posted: 19/09/2024
A statement from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute regarding the Which? findings released today that spotlights the listing of unsafe products on online marketplaces.
