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Plan to achieve good quality of life for all animals in Wales published
Posted: 11/04/2021
A five-year plan which outlines steps towards achieving the ambition of ensuring a good quality of life for all animals in Wales will be published today by the Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths.
CCAS raises business reputation among its code sponsors
Posted: 11/01/2021
According to a recent survey of its business code sponsors, the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) announced that almost 94% believed membership in the scheme raised their reputation.
Deprioritisation of £14 million investment in regulatory compliance apprenticeships "considerably disappointing"
Posted: 10/26/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) have voiced their "considerable disappointment" at the announcement that the Government's spending review will not consider a proposed ring-fenced fund for regulatory compliance apprenticeships.
Safety advice issued for first Fireworks Night and Diwali since lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
Posted: 10/22/2021
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued fireworks safety advice ahead of the upcoming Diwali and Fireworks Night celebrations, on November 4 and 5, respectively.
Trading Standards Officer wins Hero Award for allergen project inspired by the late Megan Lee
Posted: 10/20/2021
Dilys Harris, a Senior Trading Standards Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council, has been recognised by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) for her work on a recent food allergen project.