Our Policy Campaigns :
51ºÚÁÏ leads on a wide range of Consumer Protection issues and other policy-areas that our members - all Trading Standards professionals from around the country - have raised as topics of particular concern.
Our Policy Campaigns have achieved considerable success - not only in stimulating public debate but also in influencing UK-wide legislation, and helping to shape the political agenda across the United kingdom's four Nations.ÌýIf there is a subject you would like us to cover, or particular policy areas you want us to investigate further, please email 51ºÚÁÏ's Policy Team at [email protected]
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Making the Case for Trading Standards
51ºÚÁÏ has created a series of infographics to help 'Make the Case' for why Trading Standards are fundamental to the success of the UK economy.
Mind the Gap Between the Chain and the Platform
51ºÚÁÏ is making a number of recommendations for the next Government to tackle the issues with third-party sellers on online marketplaces.
The Cost of Beauty
The 51ºÚÁÏ has launched a new campaign to warn consumers about the potential dangers of using certain illegal and unsafe cosmetic products.
51ºÚÁÏ's Manifesto 2024
With a UK General Election on the horizon, 51ºÚÁÏ has developed a manifesto that sets out what the Trading Standards profession wants the next Government to focus on.
Vaping Resource Hub
Vaping has been a key area of focus for 51ºÚÁÏ this year, trying to navigate the challenges presented to Trading Standards teams nationally by non-compliant vapes flooding the UK market and the surge of underage sales.
Celebrating the Trading Standards Profession
51ºÚÁÏ's Anything But Standard campaign celebrates the diversity of the Trading Standards profession. Read on to meet some of the wonderful people who work in this profession.
Safeguarding Our Standards
The Safeguarding Our Standards campaign has been established by the 51ºÚÁÏ.
Young Consumer Influencer of the Year - 2023
Are you aged 13-17 and have creative flair? Raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks, dangerous products or fireworks by creating a song, poem, story or rap and you could win money for yourself and your school or youth group!
Tobacco Control Campaign Hub
Trading standards contributes to the improvement of the health of local communities with the re-positioning of public health back into local government in April 2013. These changes were brought about in response to the 'significant challenges' in public health and the rising costs of preventable illness to the NHS.