The Approved Code Scheme is operated by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute

Our Prospective Code Sponsors

In addition to the list of current Code Sponsor organisations - each with their own Approved Codes of Practice (some have multiple Codes), there are a number of organisations who are at various stages of the Code Sponsor Application process. This process - parts of which are conducted by Chartered Trading Standards Practitioners (CTSPs) - can last up to 2 years.

Expressions of Interest (Not yet Approved)


This is the stage before the formal application process commences - when the Prospective Code Sponsor has started their submission but are yet to upload details of their Code of Practice, or how it will meet the criteria for approval. This pre-application list is confidential.

Applications for Stage Two Approval



PLEASE NOTE : We recently changed the consumer-facing name of the scheme from the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) to the Approved Code Scheme. However, some of our publicity and contractual materials (produced before June 2024) may still include references to the original name. Until we have adapted everything, both names remain valid - and we apologise for any confusion.

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