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In addition to our industry-leading qualifications and training, CTSI offers an essential suite of Local Authority Products and Services (LAPS) - all designed to save both time and money.
Our wide range of subscription and free-to-access information products and services includes extensive business and consumer advice, secure communications tools and a growing selection of key information services. And we are now able to tailor 'a la carte' packages to suit your needs and your budget.
Read about our LA Products and Services
Regulators' Companion
Regulators' Companion is CTSI's free-to-access website providing resources, learning opportunities, and tools to help local authorities with regulatory expertise and advice for businesses.
TS Appointments - Recruitment Advertising
Advertise your vacancies on our website or in TS Appointments, our e-recruitment newsletter that is delivered to Trading Standards department across the UK.
Pattern Approvals Database Service (PADS)
PADS is CTSI's searchable database of over 8,000 Pattern Approval Certificates and Notices from the National Measurement Office (NMO).
European Metrology Type Approvals Service (EMeTAS)
EMeTAS (European Metrology Type Approvals Service) is a database of type approval and test certificates issued under EU Directive 2014/31/EU, which covers Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments (NAWIs) - such as shop scales, larger scales used by wholesalers, and vehicle weighbridges.
Business Companion
Business Companion provides TS Professionals with up-to-date, accurate and free-to-access guides and advice for helping businesses and individuals that need to know about Trading Standards and consumer protection legislation.
TS Broadcast - TS Content Syndicator
TS Broadcast delivers a variety of business guidance information through your own website. This cost effective, quality-controlled service ensures reliable up-to-date advice and information. Analysis and back-up service available.
TS Directory
The TS Directory is the only comprehensive source of contact information for all UK Trading Standards departments.
UK Product Recalls Database (PRDb)
CTSI provides a searchable reference database of UK Product Recalls and Safety Notices going back more than 20 years (as part of our TS Interlink Service) - this is in addition to our open-access list of 50-100 Notices.
CPPD eLearning College
The Trading Standards CPPD eLearning College gives you access to professional knowledge and education materials to support your career and professional development both at work and at home.
UK Expert Witness Database (EWDb)
CTSI provides a searchable repository of hundreds of UK-based Expert Witnesses who are available to provide information to support legal claims (this is part of the TS Interlink Subscription Service).
Companies House Database
We provide direct access to the Companies House Database - the comprehensive registry of all companies incorporated in the United Kingdom (provided by the Department for Business and Trade).
Do You PASS? Age-Restricted Sales
Do You PASS? is CTSI's online tool designed to provide all the necessary materials and support to help Local Authorities deliver face-to-face training to retailers for the prevention of underage sales.
TS News Service
Our TS News Service aggregates news from a variety of sources - including Government, Business and Regulatory announcements, Product Recall Alerts, and Press Releases all in one place.
TS Interlink +
TS Interlink + is CTSI's cost-effective, secure and user-friendly information and communication network. It remains our core Local Authority Service - which can incorporate our other services, as required. It is currently used by more than a hundred services around the country.
