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The Cost of Animal Harm: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Welfare and Improve Enforcement
Posted: 01/05/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute is calling on the UK Government to urgently reform animal welfare legislation amid a growing crisis that is placing thousands of animals at risk of prolonged suffering.
Counting the cost of counterfeit shops
Posted: 11/04/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has welcomed the BBC’s investigation into the prevalence of fake shops on Britain’s High Streets and highlighting their link with organised crime.
CTSI launches Race & Equality Committee to continue to drive for equality
Posted: 09/04/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has formally launched its Race and Equality Committee (R&E Committee) to help support and drive an inclusive environment for all. CTSI are delighted to congratulate Karen Tillett in being elected as Chair of the R&E Committee at its inaugural meeting.
Local Authority Trading Standards in Scotland find short weight solid fuel packs that may contribute to fuel poverty.
Posted: 07/04/2025
An investigation by Trading Standards officers in Scotland has found that short weight products may be contributing to fuel poverty and the cost of living crisis.
Government must urgently “get to grips” with UK shoppers being ripped off
Posted: 27/03/2025
CTSI has welcomed the findings from the Consumer Detriment Survey published by the Department of Business and Trade on the behalf of the Consumer Protection Partnership and has urged that the Government must translate the findings into an action plan so that the UK can “get to grips” with the continued increase in UK shoppers being ripped off.
CTSI helps to secure vital investment for Trading Standards
Posted: 24/03/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is delighted to announce the securing of much-needed investment of £10 million from the UK Government for Trading Standards services across England. The investment comes as part of the UK Government’s regulatory ambitions in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Swipe Left on Love Bots: How AI Criminals Steal Hearts and Money
Posted: 13/02/2025
Beware of Romance Scams This Valentines.
CTSI celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Posted: 10/02/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by promoting Trading Standards as a ‘career for all’.
UK’s Trading Standards responds to latest Which? research
Posted: 04/02/2025
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has welcomed the latest research from Which? calling for greater funding and resources to support the profession in order to protect consumers and law-abiding businesses.
