Trading Standards Institute



consultation responses

TSI response (PDF 115KB). TSI cites the common interests held by itself and Consumer Focus Wales and states that they would be better served through partnership working.
29 Jan 2010
TSI response (PDF 120KB). A detailed response in which TSI urges the FSA to ensure that any guidance issued provides clarity for all concerned - consumers, trade, and enforcement bodies.
22 Jan 2010
TSI response (PDF 107KB). TSI is of the opinion that the proposal could lead to a lowering of bio-security standards at markets and shows.  
22 Jan 2010
TSI response (PDF 118KB). TSI would like to see PO Boxes and Mail Forwarding Addresses banned from being used as Registered Office Addresses. TSI also calls for more transparency when dealing with accommodation addresses
20 Jan 2010
TSI response (PDF 131KB). TSI would like to see that certain products (for example sub-prime financial products, credit products, age-restricted products) are either heavily controlled or banned from being advertised in this manner.
8 Jan 2010
TSI response (PDF 336KB). TSI welcomes the proposed regulations with certain reservations. Furthermore, it does not believe that the proposed regulations concerning the prohibition of the sale of tobacco from vending machines will be enforceable    
4 Jan 2010
TSI response (PDF 114KB). TSI supports the Food Standards Agency's suggested course of action
24 Dec 2009
TSI response (PDF 126KB). TSI believes that the proposed specification for test fabric is too detailed and suggests that used in British Standards BS 7176 and BS 7177. TSI reiterates its view that the Regulations as a whole need to be amended in order to iron out various enforcement difficulties
23 Dec 2009
TSI response (PDF 115KB). Welcoming this Veterinary Residues Committee consultation, TSI acknowledges the amount of work carried out by the VRC and calls for wider publicity for it.
24 Nov 2009
TSI response (PDF 116KB). TSI is delighted to see that the proposed regulations update legal definitions and powers of enforcement authorities. There is a feeling, however, that food provisions have been emphasised above those of feed and that this imbalance may need to be addressed
6 Nov 2009