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A nose for trouble: Specialist sniffer dog detects illegal vapes
Posted: 22/06/2023
Wagtail UK, an award-winning detection dog company, has taken a groundbreaking step in the fight against illegal vapes by successfully training one of the UK’s first dedicated illegal vape detection dogs.
Facebook Marketplace tops list of most complained-about online retail platforms
Posted: 20/06/2023
Social media giant’s e-commerce arm causes most concerns for UK’s Trading Standards
Hormone disrupting toys found on UK high street
Posted: 20/06/2023
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing a stark warning to the public after toy testing revealed a bow-and-arrow set containing 100 times the legal limit of phthalates and a fashion doll set 300 times over the legal limit.
Cuts to Enfield Trading Standards risk endangering public safety and encouraging criminals
Posted: 08/06/2023
Enfield could become the UK’s first Local Authority without a Trading Standards department
CTSI calls for holiday protections and terms and conditions to be simplified to help consumers
Posted: 02/06/2023
Almost three quarters of UK consumers don’t read T&Cs
CTSI statement on the latest Government announcement on underage vaping
Posted: 30/05/2023
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has released a statement in response to the Government's announcement today regarding steps being taken to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.
May news and policy round-up
Posted: 26/05/2023
A round-up of the main news stories and media coverage this month
Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill set to be scrapped
Posted: 26/05/2023
CTSI is deeply disappointed by the Government's decision to scrap the Kept Animals Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to strengthen the legal framework for safeguarding the rights and welfare of certain kept animals that are in, exported from, or imported into the UK
UKICC welcomes continued funding from Department for Business and Trade
Posted: 23/05/2023
Consumer protection organisation UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC) has welcomed continued funding from Department for Business and Trade (DBT), which will enable it to continue to help and support consumers who have encountered problems when buying items from abroad.
Consumer Codes Approval Board (CCAB) statement relating to the Home Warranties Code Sponsors
Posted: 23/05/2023
This is a statement issued by CCAB to clarify the purpose, scope and voluntary membership of the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) for builders and developers within the new homes sector.
National Parliamentary Inquiry into UK supply chains and online marketplaces launched
Posted: 23/05/2023
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG on Consumer Protection, alongside the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) have met today to identify challenges facing the UK supply chain and issues impacting consumers using online marketplaces.
CTSI welcomes calls for tougher regulations on vaping
Posted: 18/05/2023
CTSI supports ASH’s calls for tougher regulation to address the child friendly promotion of cheap and attractive vaping products.
