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Enhanced protection for new home buyers
Posted: 26/04/2024
The Approved Code Scheme is pleased to announce that Ark Insurance has successfully passed all the necessary stages and rigorous checks to become the latest Code Sponsor within the scheme.
Dangerous illegal cosmetic products found to pose serious health risks for consumers
Posted: 25/04/2024
Trading Standards warn public over harmful illegal cosmetic products for sale online.
CTSI meets the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Small Markets
Posted: 15/04/2024
Meeting Kevin Hollinrake, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Small Markets.
CTSI Warns of Criminals Targeting Mourners in our Local Communities
Posted: 28/03/2024
Consumer warning issued as Trading Standards concern over targets on bereaved loved ones increase.
Scottish Trading Standards puts Spotlight on Pricing and Short-Weight Issues Affecting Consumers
Posted: 25/03/2024
Scottish Trading Standards find that consumers across Scotland are continuing to lose out from pricing issues in convenience stores and unacceptable levels of short-weight goods that together are costing Scottish consumers £millions.
80% of Trading Standards Professionals Support the Smokefree Generation Policy
Posted: 20/03/2024
New CTSI research reveals overwhelming support from enforcement
Trading Standards Unveils Manifesto to Protect Consumers and Take On Criminals
Posted: 14/03/2024
Stronger protection at ports/borders, school lessons in consumer rights and licensing of tradesmen among measures proposed.
CTSI welcomes CIEH as new partner for Annual Conference 2024
Posted: 08/03/2024
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is delighted to announce that the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) will be partnering with CTSI on the second half of the CTSI Annual Conference.
CTSI response to FSA consumer awareness campaign for vegan food
Posted: 05/03/2024
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) are issuing the below quote in response to the Food Standards Agency campaign highlighting the risk of food labelled as vegan to people with allergies.
CTSI bolsters policy team with new appointment
Posted: 01/03/2024
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has announced the appointment of Jessica Merryfield as their new Head of Policy.
Consumer specialist joins Board of Consumer Code for Home Builders
Posted: 08/02/2024
The Consumer Code for Home Builders, which provides protection for buyers of new-build homes, has appointed Claire Whyley to its Board of Directors.
CTSI and Partners Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
Posted: 05/02/2024
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and Institute of Licensing (IoL) are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing the routes available to apprenticeships.
