Consultation responses
TSI response (PDF 139KB). TSI states that the strategic and operational objectives and regulatory principles proposed for the new Financial Conduct Authority are laudable. There are, however, a number of specific issues to be considered in order to avoid consumer (and, in some cases, business) detriment.
14 Apr 2011
TSI response (PDF 207KB). TSI and LG Regulation have submitted a robust 12-page joint response in which they point out that enforcers, industry and consumers associations are united in their opinion that repealing the PMA is detrimental to consumers and an extra burden on business.
5 Apr 2011
TSI response (PDF 137KB). TSI believes that the proposed health and wellbeing boards should be able to consider the relevant activities of Trading Standards Services and incorporate them within their local strategic plans whilst enabling the local authority Trading Standards Departments to remain financially independent from the board.
31 Mar 2011
TSI response (PDF 134KB). TSI and its Members look forward to making a positive and valuable contribution towards achieving key public health outcomes.
31 Mar 2011
TSI response (PDF 139KB). Whilst TSI is surprised that the valuable contribution of Trading Standards towards improving health and wellbeing was not acknowledged in this White Paper, we welcome the Government's recognition of the Trading Standards role in tobacco control in its Tobacco Control Plan for England and hopes that the Government will continue to recognise the Trading Standards role in future strategies to be published under the auspices of this White Paper. This response is full of examples of Trading Standards work in the public health arena.
31 Mar 2011
TSI response (PDF 128KB). TSI explains why it thinks that the cost of enforcement will not, as assumed, be minimal and how some matters as drafted will prevent effective enforcement.
30 Mar 2011
TSI response (PDF 114KB). TSI believes that providing simple financial products which people find easy to understand and compare would encourage more consumers to take advantage of this type of product and promote competition. The need for some form of legislative requirement is suggested, together with the need for a standardised template for offering the same information for each product.
25 Mar 2011
TSI response (PDF 202KB). A detailed 15-page response in which TSI describes the central role of Trading Standards in the current consumer credit regime (intelligence gathering, enforcement, Illegal Money Lending Teams, provision of information and advice to consumers and businesses) and states that the profession will lend its support to whatever option the Government decides upon, just has it has so successfully in the past. The Institute warns, however, that it is vital that the Consumer Credit legislation is not de-regulated and that now is an ideal opportunity to strengthen some areas in which TSI feels there to be a weakness. ...
22 Mar 2011
TSI response (PDF 129KB). TSI draws the Commission's attention to some very good examples of coordinating training and qualifications across the EU and EEA, such as the initiatives under the PROSAFE umbrella (TSI plays a leading role in PROSAFE, the Product Safety Enforcement Forum of Europe).
15 Mar 2011
TSI/ACTSO/TSNW joint response (PDF 105KB). TSI, the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers, and Trading Standards North West identifies the need to set an equitable balance between 'fair use' and 'infringement'. There is a risk that any relaxation of the current copyright protection regime could create a 'counterfeiters' charter' by creating a veneer of legitimacy for criminal activities. Such an environment would be more costly for businesses as it would increase the need for civil action in order to protect their rights.
10 Mar 2011
