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Warning over unsafe ‘Boxo Blend’ blenders after fatal fire
Posted: 14/02/2023
Islington Council has issued a warning about unsafe ‘Boxo Blend’ kitchen blenders, after one of the devices caused a fatal flat fire in Haringey.
CTSI welcomes LGA’s call for stronger rules to prevent underage vape sales
Posted: 11/02/2023
The Trading Standards body supports stricter regulation of the display and positioning of vapes in retail premises.
Give romance scammers the cold shoulder this Valentine’s Day, CTSI urges
Posted: 10/02/2023
Trading Standards experts are warning those looking to fall in love not to fall for romance scams.
CTSI issues warning about e-bike and e-scooter battery fires
Posted: 09/02/2023
Trading Standards urges public and retailers to avoid non-compliant devices following dramatic surge in house fires.
Government scraps BEIS
Posted: 07/02/2023
The Government has announced that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has been replaced with the new Department for Business and Trade, with International trade secretary Kemi Badenoch replacing Grant Shapps as Business Secretary.
CTSI and partners celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Posted: 06/02/2023
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Institute of Licensing (IoL) are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by encouraging employers to explore the opportunity of apprentices
Toy safety fears prompt BTHA to join CTSI’s Retained EU Law Bill campaign
Posted: 06/02/2023
The toy industry body is concerned that important toy safety laws could be lost, putting children at risk and harming British businesses.
Don’t let ‘toxic mould’ scammers into your home, CTSI warns
Posted: 25/01/2023
Cold-callers are targeting deprived areas with fake surveys and bogus energy-efficiency claims
Celebrate safely this Chinese New Year
Posted: 20/01/2023
We want everyone to enjoy the celebrations safely this Chinese New Year.
Scotland is cracking down on criminals using self storage facilities for illicit activities
Posted: 19/01/2023
Scotland is introducing the Tick Box Scheme to reduce the appeal of self storage facilities to criminals who deal in counterfeit and other illicit goods.
Illicit vapes top list of high street threats, say Trading Standards experts
Posted: 19/01/2023
Rise in illicit vapes and underage sales sparks alarm among consumer protection professionals.
CTSI calls for delay of Retained EU Law Bill as Lords express concerns
Posted: 11/01/2023
The consumer protection body agrees with peers’ criticisms of proposed Bill.
