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CTSI meets the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Small Markets
Posted: 04/15/2024
Meeting Kevin Hollinrake, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Small Markets.
CTSI Warns of Criminals Targeting Mourners in our Local Communities
Posted: 03/28/2024
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: 03/25/2024
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: 03/20/2024
New CTSI research reveals overwhelming support from enforcement
Trading Standards Unveils Manifesto to Protect Consumers and Take On Criminals
Posted: 03/14/2024
Stronger protection at ports/borders, school lessons in consumer rights and licensing of tradesmen among measures proposed.