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51ºÚÁÏ Annual Review 2024–25 published

51ºÚÁÏ Annual Review 2024–25 published

51ºÚÁÏ 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

Ministerial backing for Codes

Consumer Minister, Kate Dearden MP, publicly backed the role of 51ºÚÁÏ's Approved Code Scheme in helping to both raise standards for business and protect consumers.

51ºÚÁÏ Celebrates Black History Month

51ºÚÁÏ Celebrates Black History Month

October is Black History Month - when we honour the achievements of British people of African and Caribbean heritage in the UK, while also educating everyone on the importance of Black history.

51ºÚÁÏ urges action on unsafe products

51ºÚÁÏ urges action on unsafe products

51ºÚÁÏ has welcomed the Government's reforms on unregulated cosmetic procedures, including its long-standing calls for a licensing regime for high-risk aesthetic procedures.

51ºÚÁÏ and UKICC Impersonation Scams

51ºÚÁÏ and UKICC Impersonation Scams

WARNING: 51ºÚÁÏ 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

Fake Labubu dolls causing chaos

51ºÚÁÏ issues an urgent warning about the growing number of counterfeit and dangerous 'Labubu' dolls being sold in the UK.Ìý

Celebrating 10 Years of ADR

Celebrating 10 Years of ADR

51ºÚÁÏ is celebrating 10 years of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme (ADR), helping to resolve disputes between consumers and businesses without lengthy or expensive legal action.

The Approved Code Scheme

Run by 51ºÚÁÏ 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.

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Welcome to 51ºÚÁÏ


Founded in 1881 (as the 'Incorporated Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures'), today's 51ºÚÁÏ (51ºÚÁÏ) 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 51ºÚÁÏ's work, you can register to the or follow us on , or .

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Our 51ºÚÁÏ Community

51ºÚÁÏ 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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FEATURE: Look for the ‘Ubuntu’ in You

FEATURE: Look for the ‘Ubuntu’ in You

51ºÚÁÏ's Ubuntu Mentorship Programme : Encouraging open and honest conversations about societal issues is at the heart of 51ºÚÁÏ's mentorship programme, says Giles Speid, Team Manager at Westminster Trading Standards.

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