LoginOur Policy Campaigns :
CTSI leads on a wide range of Consumer Protection issues and other policy-areas that our members - all Trading Standards professionals from around the country - have raised as topics of particular concern.
Our Policy Campaigns have achieved considerable success - not only in stimulating public debate but also in influencing UK-wide legislation, and helping to shape the political agenda across the United kingdom's four Nations. If there is a subject you would like us to cover, or particular policy areas you want us to investigate further, please email CTSI's Policy Team at [email protected]
Hidden in Plain Sight: Tackling Crime on the UK’s High Streets
Organised crime is operating in plain sight on UK high streets – fuelling wider criminal networks and putting consumers at serious risk. CTSI, in partnership with the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG), have published a report – Hidden in Plain Sight: Tackling Crime on the UK’s High Streets – that exposes the true scale of this threat, revealing the growing pressure on Trading Standards professionals at the frontline, and the damage inflicted on individuals, communities, and the economy.
(Tackling) Animal Harm
May 2025 : CTSI has released a new report titled (Tackling) Animal Harm, highlighting critical concerns about the state of animal welfare enforcement. The report warns that funding cuts and prolonged court delays are leaving animals in situations of neglect and cruelty, as enforcement actions are delayed by financial and systemic barriers. These challenges, exacerbate animal suffering, compromise the timely resolution of cases, and place additional strain on local authorities responsible for protecting animal welfare.
Cost of Beauty Toolkit
As part of their Cost of Beauty campaign, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has published a Toolkit to assist local authorities and partners in raising awareness of unsafe cosmetic products and treatments, with ready to use resources for education and awareness.
The Cost of Beauty - Phase One
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has launched a new campaign to warn consumers about the potential dangers of using certain illegal and unsafe cosmetic products.
CTSI's Manifesto 2024
With a UK General Election on the horizon, CTSI has developed a manifesto that sets out what the Trading Standards profession wants the next Government to focus on.
The Cost of Beauty - Phase Two
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has launched a renewed campaign to warn consumers about the potential dangers of using certain illegal and unsafe cosmetic products.
Making the Case for Trading Standards
CTSI has created a series of infographics to help 'Make the Case' for why Trading Standards are fundamental to the success of the UK economy.
Mind the Gap Between the Chain and the Platform
CTSI is making a number of recommendations for the next Government to tackle the issues with third-party sellers on online marketplaces.
Vaping Resource Hub
Vaping has been a key area of focus for CTSI this year, trying to navigate the challenges presented to Trading Standards teams nationally by non-compliant vapes flooding the UK market and the surge of underage sales.
Celebrating the Trading Standards Profession
CTSI's Anything But Standard campaign celebrates the diversity of the Trading Standards profession. Read on to meet some of the wonderful people who work in this profession.
Safeguarding Our Standards
The Safeguarding Our Standards campaign has been established by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
Young Consumer Influencer of the Year - 2023
Are you aged 13-17 and have creative flair? Raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks, dangerous products or fireworks by creating a song, poem, story or rap and you could win money for yourself and your school or youth group!
Tobacco Control Campaign Hub
Trading standards contributes to the improvement of the health of local communities with the re-positioning of public health back into local government in April 2013. These changes were brought about in response to the 'significant challenges' in public health and the rising costs of preventable illness to the NHS.
