CTSI launches new Approved Codes website and branding

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute, which runs the Approved Codes Scheme, has launched a new website and brand refresh to help consumers identify trustworthy, consumer-focused businesses.

The new website provides useful information about each approved code scheme, and in some cases, access to a directory of members. The CCHB has been an approved Code for over five years – you can read our profile on the site here.

The CTSI is the representative body of the UK Trading Standards profession and one of the country’s main, Government-endorsed organisations charged with protecting consumers by raising standards amongst UK businesses. A code scheme only acquires the status of an Approved Code once it has been independently vetted (and then continuously audited) by the CTSI. For more details, visit https://approvedcode.tradingstandards.uk.

Logo refresh – new files available to download

As a result of updates to the Approved Codes logo, we have updated the Code logo files and brand guidelines as they incorporate the Approved Code Scheme branding.

These are now available from the Resources section on our website.

We are not expecting builders to replace existing materials but as you update your website and/or documentation, please start to introduce the new versions.

If you have any queries, please contact communications@consumercode.co.uk.