Trading Standards Warnings & Alerts
A public-facing log of product, environment, and practice-related alerts issued by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)
This page shares public warnings and safety notices issued by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)—the UK’s consumer protection body. These alerts may concern ingredients, products, treatments, or environmental risks.
2025 - Current Alerts - The Cost of Beauty 2025
NASAL TANNING : Say "No Way" to the Spray
CTSI Newsroom Briefing: [Link to the official press release] 16/05/25
Campaign Materials: [Link to downloadable resources and fact sheets]
EYELASHES : Keep an Eye on Safety!
Campaign Materials: [Link to downloadable resources and fact sheets]
Note: At the time of writing, no formal newsroom briefing has been published for this topic.
NAILS : Don't Come Unstuck
Campaign Materials: [Link to downloadable resources and fact sheets]
Note: At the time of writing, no formal newsroom briefing has been published for this topic.
2024 - Alerts - The Cost of Beauty 2024
NAILS : Get Compliments, Not Complications!
CTSI Newsroom Briefing: [Link to view Trading Standards official press release on illegal online beauty products] 25/04/24
Campaign Materials: [Link to downloadable resources and fact sheets]
SKIN : Skin-Lightening Sensibility
CTSI Newsroom Briefing: [Link to view Trading Standards official press release on illegal online beaut products] 25/04/24
Campaign Materials: [Link to downloadable resources and fact sheets]
TEETH : Nothing to Smile About!
CTSI Newsroom Briefing: [Link to view Trading Standards official press release on illegal online beaut products] 25/04/24
Campaign Materials: [Link to downloadable resources and fact sheets]
Why This Page Exists
Since the ‘Cost of Beauty’ campaign inception in 2024, five topics related to skin and beauty have been publicly addressed by CTIS: nasal tanning sprays, eyelash lift kits, nail adhesives, skin lightening products, and teeth whitening kits.
If more warnings exist, they are not currently available to the public.
Further, not all of these five received a formal press release. Some were shared via Trading Standards campaign materials or picked up by industry publications focused at professionals.
This page exists to bring those messages together, in one clear space - because skin safety shouldn’t rely on luck, headlines, or who happens to be watching.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
The information on this page is based on public safety alerts issued by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and other official sources. While I aim to keep this page accurate and up to date, I cannot guarantee it includes every current warning.
I encourage readers to follow CTSI and other trusted regulatory bodies directly for the most comprehensive guidance.
If you spot an omission or believe any of the information is inaccurate, please get in touch. I’ll review it and make updates where appropriate
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