Documents
Read the National Trading Standards Business Plan for 2018 - 2019 here
Read the National Trading Standards 2017 - 2018 Annual Report here
Read the National Trading Standards 2016 - 2017 Annual Report here
Download the NTS Infographic 2016-17 here
The National Trading Standards ‘Consumer Harm Report’ reveals annual data and predicts the biggest threats to consumers. Please see the latest reports below:
Consumer Harm Report 2017-2018
Consumer Harm Report 2016-2017
Consumer Harm Report 2015-2016
For more information on the relationship between National Trading Standards, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers, please see our information flyer below:
The National Trading Standards Work Areas
National Trading Standards has teams overseeing a range of issues, from copycat websites to doorstep crime.
Latest Headlines
National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Team seize thousands of counterfeit and unsafe goods
18th January 2019
Consumers failing to protect themselves from online fraud this sales season
20th December 2018
Current Campaigns
Consumer Harm Report 2018
National Trading Standards’ annual Consumer Harm Report reveals more consumer detriment prevented and record prison sentences handed down. Report also highlights new and emerging threats facing consumers and businesses.
Friends Against Scams
Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering communities to Take a Stand Against Scams.
Scams Awareness Month 2018
Scams Awareness Month is a yearly campaign which aims to create a network of confident, alert consumers who ‘don’t miss a trick’ when it comes to scams. Scams Awareness Month 2018 will take place in June.