The CTSP status is a personal recognition of an individual’s professional standard by their Institute and peers.
Why is CTSP status needed?
CTSP status was the first step in long term plans developed by ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to ensure the continuation and development of trading standards collectively and for the benefit of individuals.
- Chartered and Chartered Member status – the Privy Council, has now granted the Institute its Royal Charter. Allowing Practitioners to become Chartered members of the Institute
- local authorities & recruitment – CTSP gives clarity to local authorities as well as individuals. Reinforces the need for continual development both personally and professionally
- recognition in legislation – ensuring a consistent and clear understanding for recognition of professional status in statutes
- recognition in EUÂ - to gain EU recognition for our professional status and qualifications
- transparency for business – clarifying the competencies and qualifications of trading standards practitioners who inspect businesses
- professional body – recognition with your professional body, bringing in line with other professional bodies