Beware of unsafe Christmas products

Trading Standards issue pre-Christmas safety warning to consumers to be on guard from dangerous products posing a serious risk to you and your loved ones.

Help support the profession

CTSI has unveiled a new package of resources to showcase the vital role of local Trading Standards services.

CTSI Annual Review 2024–25 published

CTSI has published its Annual Review for 2024–25, highlighting how the Institute strengthened our policy influence, championed consumer protection, and expanded support for members across the UK.

Ministerial backing for Codes

Consumer Minister, Kate Dearden MP, publicly backed the role of CTSI's Approved Code Scheme in helping to both raise standards for business and protect consumers.

CTSI and UKICC Impersonation Scams

WARNING: CTSI and the UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC) are warning consumers and businesses to stay vigilant of email and letter scams using our name and branding.

Fake Labubu dolls causing chaos

CTSI issues an urgent warning about the growing number of counterfeit and dangerous 'Labubu' dolls being sold in the UK.

The Approved Code Scheme

Run by CTSI and backed by government, the Approved Code Scheme helps consumers find reliable companies, who have all signed-up to strict Codes of Practice - while helping to raise business standards across our sectors.

Welcome to CTSI

Founded in 1881 (as the 'Incorporated Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures'), today's Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is one of the world’s longest-established organisations dedicated to the field of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection. After more than 140 years of progress, we remain immensely proud of our close association with the Trading Standards profession and the vital work it continues to do – promoting fair business practices, tackling rogue traders and, ultimately, protecting UK consumers. To keep up-to-date with CTSI's work, you can register to the CTSI channel on WiredGov or follow us on X (previously Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn.

Our CTSI Community

CTSI Members – and the wider Trading Standards profession – includes people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. We love meeting them all - and hearing about their work, their passions and their interests, learning about their various festivals and celebrations, and understanding what makes them tick.

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