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<title>Recovery and Recycling Targets for Packaging Waste for 2013-2017 (Defra) (extent=E/W/S/NI) - TSI response - February 2012</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/818</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 115KB). TSI acknowledges the Government's preferred option but points out that the stated benefits can also be realised by optimising the amount of packaging used in the first place. Trading Standards Officers enforce the Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003 and TSI has held a congress and workshops on the subject. ]]></description>
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<title>Park Homes - Call for Evidence (House of Commons CLG Committee) - TSI response - February 2012</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/813</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/813</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 38KB). TSI believes that the current legislation does not cover many of the areas of severe detriment faced by park / mobile home residents and that the legislation needs to be completely redrafted. There also needs to be a process whereby an individual / business who has engaged in unfair practices can be prevented from continuing to run a site, or have any interest in one.   ]]></description>
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<title>Consumer Code for Home Builders Scheme (Consumer Code Secretariat) - TSI response - January 2012</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/814</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/814</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 210KB). TSI supports the Consumer Code for Home Builders, and its sense of direction and purpose.   ]]></description>
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<title>Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (DECC) (extent=E/W/S) - TSI response - January 2012</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/803</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/803</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 630KB). TSI would welcome the opportunity to work further with DECC to ensure that the laudable intentions of the Green Deal do not happen to the detriment of consumers or good business, through either inadequate controls or the actions of individuals whose ultimate aim is to make a profit regardless of the effect upon consumers or the environment. Local authority trading standards services are well placed to monitor and police the actions of all those involved in the Green Deal, provided they receive adequate funding.  ]]></description>
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<title>New EU Regulation (1007/2011) on Textiles Labelling (BIS) (extent=UK) - TSI response - January 2012</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/804</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/804</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 133KB). TSI expresses its concern at the inclusion in the proposed legislation of the restriction on powers of entry and the requirement to give reasonable notice to businesses before officers can exercise powers of entry (subject to specific exemptions).  ]]></description>
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<title>Money Advice Service and the coordination and provision of debt advice (HM Treasury) - TSI response - January 2012</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/794</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/794</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 64.4KB). TSI welcomes a coordination role for the Money Advice Service (MAS) and further provision of debt advice and education, provided this works alongside the work of existing bodies. TSI urges Government to make financial education part of the national curriculum. MAS has however advised that it will not be supporting the Young Consumers of the Year competition through investment in a dedicated section on money advice and TSI finds this short-sighted and very surprising. ]]></description>
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<title>Draft PAS 137 : 2012 - Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology-Based Products - Guide to Regulation and Standards (BSI) - TSI response - December 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/805</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/805</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 109KB). A summary of the TSI response submitted online. ]]></description>
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<title>Smart Metering Implementation Programme (DECC) (extent=GB) - TSI response - November 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/769</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/769</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 77.2KB). TSI states firmly that it does not wish to see any face-to-face marketing whatsoever during the smart meter installation process. ]]></description>
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<title>The Wine Regulations 2011 (Defra et al) (extent=E/W/S/NI) - TSI response - November 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/768</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/768</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 73KB). TSI supports the amalgamation of the Regulations across the UK in this brief response to a joint consultation from Defra, the Department of Agricultural and Rural Development Northern Ireland, the Scottish Government, and the Welsh Government.  ]]></description>
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<title>Application of Directive 2005/29/EC on Unfair Commercial Practices (European Commission) - TSI response - October 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/750</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/750</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 186KB). TSI believes that implementation of the Directive in the UK has been adequate (the word used in the questionnaire) and, in a wide-ranging response, raises a number of issues which it would like to see addressed in a revision of the Directive.    ]]></description>
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<title>Reforming the Public Bodies of the Ministry of Justice (Ministry of Justice) - TSI response - October 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/748</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/748</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 109KB). TSI confines its comments to the proposed abolition of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (AJTC). TSI believes that, during a period of rapid change to the public sector and to the bodies in that sector, the interests of the public need to be safeguarded and the abolition of the AJTC would not be in these interests.    ]]></description>
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<title>Proposed Amendments to the Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004 (Department for Transport) - TSI response - October 2011 </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/747</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/747</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 117KB). ]]></description>
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<title>Open Public Services (Cabinet Office) (extent=E/W/S/NI/UK) - TSI response - September 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/744</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/744</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (pdf 116KB). TSI looks forward to being embraced in the proposed consultation exercise pertaining to trading standards and the proposal to test its fitness and appropriateness to be a service subject to open commissioning. The TSI view is that the UK is best served by a locally based but nationally cohesive trading standards service model and we would counsel against any proposals that may put that at risk. ]]></description>
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<title>Empowering and Protecting Consumers: Consultation on institutional changes for provision of consumer information, advice, education, advocacy and enforcement (BIS) (extent=GB) - TSI response - September 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/743</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/743</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (pdf 310KB). TSI welcomes this institutional review by Government and generally agrees with its overarching aims. The UK needs a consumer policy delivery mechanism based on solid foundations - the Trading Standards Institute is that mechanism. ]]></description>
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<title>Guidance to Natural England on the implementation and enforcement of a badger control policy (Defra) - TSI response - September 2011 </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/737</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/737</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 111KB). TSI agrees that action is needed to combat bovine TB. It believes that, should the culling of badgers take place, only the two methods proposed (controlled shooting and cage-trapping and shooting) should be used, and then only if they are considered humane. TSI supports the strict monitoring of culling to maintain humaneness. ]]></description>
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<title>Amendments to The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 (WASK) (extent=E) - TSI response - September 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/736</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/736</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 111KB). TSI supports the proposed amendments and emphasises the need for high standards of animal welfare. ]]></description>
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<title>Transforming Regulatory Enforcement (BIS) (extent=E/W/S/NI/UK) - TSI response - September 2011  </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/740</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/740</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 271KB). TSI welcomes the clear importance that the Government is placing on regulatory dellivery in its regulatory reform programme and gives examples of the work in which TSI is engaged in developing the future of regulatory enforcement.   ]]></description>
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<title>The Future of LBRO and Extending the Benefits of the Primary Authority Scheme (BIS) - TSI response - September 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/739</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/739</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 371KB). TSI welcomes this consultation and the commitment to continuing better regulatory support by way of a reformed and rebranded Local Better Regulation Office. The Institute has no objection to extending the Primary Authority scheme although it has concerns pertaining to franchises and trade associations. ]]></description>
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<title>Age Restricted Products and Services Consultation (LBRO) (extent=E/W) - TSI response - September 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/735</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/735</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 149KB). TSI has submitted a detailed response to this consultation which, inter alia, considers the expectations and responsibilities of young people, parents, and retailers/suppliers (but only responsibilities of enforcers - TSI has suggested some expectations) and discusses test purchasing and acceptable forms of proof of age.  ]]></description>
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<title>ATOL Reform Consultation (Department for Transport) - TSI response - September 2011 </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/734</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/734</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 139KB). TSI acknowledges that the DfT proposals signal a significant step forward in consumer protection, but the proposals fail to protect all consumers purchasing a flight from an airline which subsequently fails.  ]]></description>
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<title>Review of the Money Laundering Regulations 2007: the Government response (HM Treasury) - TSI response - August 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/723</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/723</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 140KB). This TSI response has been composed with respect to two sectors: consumer credit and estate agencies. ]]></description>
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<title>Energy Labelling (CAP/BCAP) - TSI response - August 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/722</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/722</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 109KB). TSI supports the intention of the Energy Information Regulations 2011 which establish a framework for energy labelling and product information. This consultation from the Committee of Advertising Practice and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice covers the provisions in the Regulations for advertising. In this brief response, TSI explains the role of Trading Standards in the enforcement of the Regulations. ]]></description>
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<title>Empowering and Protecting Consumers - TSI Interim Response - August 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/718</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/718</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has highlighted its vision for the next generation of consumers in an interim response to the Government’s Consumer Landscape consultation today.TSI’s chief executive Ron Gainsford said: “We welcome a review into the current consumer landscape to drive efficiencies into the system and to facilitate a more effectively joined up approach to consumer protection.&quot;TSI’s ‘triple lock’ of key elements for the new Consumer Landscape:1. Growth in the confidence and skills of consumers: through education, peer to peer support, or by accessing information that is easily found and presented in a user friendly manner.2. Enforcement of consumer... ]]></description>
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<title>Consumer Redress for Misleading and Aggressive Practices (Law Commission) - TSI response - August 2011 </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/714</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/714</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 225KB). TSI has submitted a detailed 16-page response including a two-page preamble. We welcome the proposals put forward in the consultation and endorse the reasons for which the need for reform has been highlighted. ]]></description>
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<title>Options to Reduce the use of Plastic Carrier Bags (European Commission) - TSI response - August 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/710</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/710</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 111KB). TSI supports this  review of the use of plastic bags and believes in nudging consumers to make the right decision rather than introducing mandatory controls.  ]]></description>
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<title>Proposed Generic Set of Powers for Trading Standards (BIS) - TSI response - August 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/711</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/711</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response. The TSI response to this informal consultation is available to TSI Members only - Please contact infocentre@tsi.org.uk to request a copy.  ]]></description>
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<title>Reforming the GB Animal Welfare Inspection Regime (Defra) - TSI response - July 2011 </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/707</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/707</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 133KB). The Trading Standards Institute discusses the pros and cons of a number of potential risk criteria. ]]></description>
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<title>Solving disputes in the county courts...(Ministry of Justice (E/W) - TSI response - June 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/702</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/702</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 119KB). Full title: 'Solving disputes in the county courts: creating a simpler, quicker and more proportionate system - a consultation on reforming civil justice in England and Wales'. TSI welcomes and fully supports the objectives of this consultation, whilst identifying some concerns. ]]></description>
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<title>Review of Food Safety (Sampling and Qualifications) Regulations 1990 (Food Standards Agency) - TSI response - June 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/699</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/699</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 42.7KB). TSI supports Option 3 in the consultation letter - Revise the Regulations and amend Food Examiner qualifications, and include an additional provision on equivalent EU qualifications and training for food/public analyst and food examiner. ]]></description>
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<title>Energy Bill (House of Commons Public Bill Committee) - TSI written submission - June 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/685</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/685</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI submission (PDF 205KB). TSI expresses its principal concerns which are two-fold: firstly, the potential for mis-selling and secondly, the security of data regarding Energy Performance Certificates.   ]]></description>
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<title>Electronic Reporting of Pig Movements in England (Defra) - TSI response - June 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/684</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/684</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 134KB). TSI agrees that electronic reporting for pig movements will provide more accurate and timely information that would be of significant help in a disease outbreak situation, but is concerned that uptake might be less than that predicted and that this could undermine the entire system and its capabilities.  ]]></description>
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<title>A Competition Regime for Growth: A Consultation on Options for Reform (BIS) (extent=UK) - TSI response - June 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/681</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/681</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 127KB). TSI concentrates its response upon the relationship between the proposed CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) and consumer policy.   ]]></description>
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<title>The Retail Market Review: Findings and initial proposals (Ofgem) (extent=GB) - TSI response - June 2011 </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/678</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/678</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 105KB). TSI reiterates that it would like to see unsolicited doorstep selling of energy banned. ]]></description>
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<title>The London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Advertising and Street Trading &#x26;c.) (England) Regulations 2011 (DCMS) (extent=GB) - TSI response - May 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/677</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/677</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 124KB). TSI has submitted a detailed response, pointing out in conclusion that local authorities wish to work closely with ODA (Olympic Delivery Authority) and LOCOG (The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited), both in relation to the issues contained within this consultation document and in relation to enforcement of legislation with regard to the Intellectual Property rights of the ODA and the brand owners and sponsors. The cost of enforcement, particularly to the London authorities, in terms of both time and money, needs, however, to be taken into account when considering enforcement of... ]]></description>
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<title>The Plastic Kitchenware (Conditions on Imports from China) (England) Regulations 2011 (Food Standards Agency) - TSI response - May 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/676</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/676</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 113KB). TSi points out that the regulations do not appear to contain the power to sample. TSI also raises various other issues. ]]></description>
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<title>Equality Act 2010: Banning age discrimination in services, public functions and associations (Government Equalities Office) (extent=GB) - TSI response - May 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/673</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/673</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 09:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 120KB). TSI states that the Equality Act 2010 is not aimed at companies that have put in place Challenge 21/25 schemes to ensure that age-restricted products are not are not sold to children. Such age verification methods are endorsed by industry, as well as both local and central government, and TSI urges that an exception be granted. ]]></description>
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<title>The Future of Cheques (House of Commons Treasury Select Committee Inquiry) - TSI response - May 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/669</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/669</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 16:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 232KB). Members of the trading standards profession believe that the removal of cheques will lead to the most vulnerable reverting to cash payments. This in turn may lead to a lack of evidence regarding doorstep crime incidents and may increase the number of victims of distraction burglary. ]]></description>
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<title>Priority Regulatory Outcomes: A new approach to refreshing the national enforcement priorities for local authority regulatory services (LBRO) (extent=E) - TSI response - May 2011  </title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/667</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/667</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 120KB). TSI supports the provision of a clear indication of the national enforcement priorities / priority regulatory outcomes by the Local Better Regulation Office. The priorities as identified give a clear steer to the local authority as to how to ensure that they are able to meet the needs of the local community whilst recognising the enforcement priorities for the country as a whole. ]]></description>
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<title>Review of statutory duties placed on local government (DCLG) - TSI response - April 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/668</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 151KB). Whilst TSI broadly welcomes this initiative, we have concerns as to its principal objectives. The trading standards profession agrees that it is right and proper in the modern era to review legislation regularly against its modern purpose, but there is a need to assess the merits of legislation in its entirety, as opposed to simply looking at whether there should be a duty to enforce. Furthermore, a large quantity of legislation enforced by local authorities is missing from the Government's list. ]]></description>
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<title>Towards a Coherent European Approach to Collective Redress (European Commission Staff Working Paper) - TSI response - April 2011</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/666</link>
<guid>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/policy/policy-consitem.cfm/newsid/666</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI response (PDF 116KB). TSI considers the suggested options, concluding that an ombudsman-style mechanism, or one including full consultation with enforcement agencies prior to the start of collective actions, would be the best way to ensure justice and fairness to all parties.  ]]></description>
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