Documents
Read the National Trading Standards Business Plan for 2019 - 2020 here
Read the National Trading Standards Business Plan for 2018 - 2019 here
Read the National Trading Standards 2018-2019 Annual Report 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 2018-19 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
New Resources to Educate Young People on Fraud and Scams
12th September 2019
Retailers urged to do more to stop the sale of knives to under 18s
29th August 2019
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.