Membership benefits

The advantages of TSI membership are equal to those of other leading professional and trade associations:

  • free entry to TSI's annual trading standards conference and exhibition, the leading consumer affairs and trading standards event in the Europe
  • sustain your competency through our free CPPD scheme (normally £120 plus VAT at the applicable rate per annum, for non-members)
  • a free copy of our monthly publication TS Today, providing news and views of professional interest to members.
  • the opportunity to contribute to a nationally and internationally respected voice, addressing Government and other relevant authorities, concerning members' professional interests and concerns in respect of trading standards issues
  • the opportunity for specialist training and further study through discounted TSI seminars and courses as well as TSI sponsored research programmes in areas of special interest
  • the fellowship and support of colleagues with like interests and aims, training and qualifications
  • the sharing of accumulated knowledge and experience for the benefit of individual members and the profession as a whole
  • a long established code of professional conduct, carefully formulated to ensure that members maintain the strict standards of professional conduct and discipline essential to their highly responsible public role
  • access to a secure website for members' use only, which includes 'Your Forum' to discuss the latest issues within trading standards
  • being part of an extensive branch network - giving you support, advice and aiding your development.

  • And more

  • claim up to 40 per cent tax relief on your membership subscription (dependant on your tax contribution)
  • Perkins Slade offer an exclusive personal indemnity and liability scheme to all TSI Members as well as discounted household insurance.