A capital partnership for consumers and reputable businesses

Who we are

AND WHAT WE DO ACROSS LONDON
London Trading Standards logoLondon Trading Standards (LTS) represents the 33 Local Authority Trading Standards services in the London Region. We share information and awareness campaigns across the capital to protect consumers and safeguard legitimate enterprise.

Our members advise on and enforce laws that govern the way we buy, sell, rent and hire goods and services. We carry out inspections and monitor or investigate complaints. We endeavour to work with businesses to help achieve compliance but ultimately we can prosecute those who break the law.

Together London Trading Standards tackle a wide range of issues including; product safety, doorstep crime and scams, underage sales, counterfeit goods and unfair trading.

Last Tweets

  • RT : From tomorrow, London is open for: 💇🏽 Haircuts 🎥 Films ☕ Coffee 📚 Much, much more But when you’re out and about, protect the people around you. Follow the health guidance, maintain social distancing, wash your hands and wear a face covering ,
  • Although most businesses have now re-opened with Covid-secure measures in place, there are some that must remain closed. See: When shopping, follow advice and keep yourself and other customers safe by wearing a face covering. ,
  • RT : Our local businesses need us now more than ever. Whether you’re buying ingredients for dinner or visiting your local bookshop, keep yourself and other customers safe by wearing a face covering. We can all play our part to make sure there’s not a second wave of ,
  • RT : Scammers target homeworkers via Zoom The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of a new scam targeting homeworkers on video communications platform, Zoom. 📰Read in full: ,
  • RT : Warning issued about suspicious social media adverts The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) today issued a warning about a series of prize competition adverts appearing on social media. 📰Read in full: ,

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