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]
The Cost of Beauty - 2025
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
The Cost of Beauty - 2024
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.
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.
