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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”.
NHS COVID-19 vaccine passport scam sent to holidaymakers
Posted: 07/07/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has been made aware of a phoney email clad in NHS branding, informing the recipient that they can supposedly apply for a digital vaccine passport. The message claims that the so-called "Coronavirus Digital Passport" proves that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and "allow(s) you to travel safely and freely around the world without having to self-isolate."
Peterborough City Council shine during COVID-19 pandemic response
Posted: 28/06/2021
In April 2020, during the second month of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Peterborough City Council's Regulatory Services were called upon to support the Authority's efforts to house the homeless in Peterborough's hotels to help protect them from the spread of the virus.
CTSI celebrates work of Gateshead Metrology Lab during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted: 25/06/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is celebrating the work of the Gateshead Metrology Lab for its examplar work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trading Standards rose to the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted: 17/06/2021
Trading standards services made an estimated 1.3 million COVID-19 secure and business compliance checks across the United Kingdom, according to an infographic released today by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
36 million Brits targeted by a scammer so far this year
Posted: 14/06/2021
More than two thirds of adults (36 million) have been targeted by a scammer since January, new research by Citizens Advice has found.
UK-based European consumer service relaunches with international focus
Posted: 11/06/2021
A UK consumer service which had been facing potential closure as a result of Brexit is being relaunched with an international focus following the assurance earlier this year of its future by the UK Government for the whole of 2021.
On the state of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection
Posted: 24/05/2021
A piece by CTSI Chief Executive John Herriman in response to an article by George Monbiot.
Public sent phoney PayPal security texts
Posted: 14/05/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) received evidence of texts purporting to be from the online payment platform PayPal.
ASA and CAP Annual Report 2020: Protecting young and vulnerable people
Posted: 30/04/2021
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) Annual Report 2020 published today, Thursday 29 April, highlights how we’re evolving the way we regulate to make sure young and vulnerable people are protected from potentially misleading, harmful or irresponsible ads.
Fake Asda and Morrisons delivery texts sent to public
Posted: 27/04/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) received evidence of a text scam involving supermarket delivery messages.
CTSI appoints the Earl of Lindsay as President
Posted: 12/04/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) announces the Earl of Lindsay as President of the Institute.
