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CTSI responds to UK Government consultation on units of measurement
Posted: 08/26/2022
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has submitted its response to the UK Government consultation on units of measurements, their markings and sales.
Proposed reintroduction of imperial measures could cost taxpayers millions of pounds
Posted: 08/26/2022
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has urged the next Government to rethink plans to reintroduce imperial measures – in light of new research which suggests the plans could cost millions and potentially confuse consumers and businesses.
Trading Standards find short-weight packs that may make cost-of-living crisis worse
Posted: 08/23/2022
An investigation by Trading Standards officers in Scotland has found that short-weight products may contribute to the cost-of-living crisis.
CTSI voices concerns around possible links between underage vaping and risks of Child Sexual Exploitation
Posted: 08/18/2022
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) today voiced concerns about emerging evidence suggesting a potential link between underage vaping and the risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).
CTSI welcomes Which? investigation revealing scale of online weapons sales
Posted: 08/11/2022
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) welcomes the publication of findings from an investigation by consumer brand Which? into illegal weapons sales on online platforms including Amazon, eBay, Wish, and AliExpress.
