Clearview National August 2017 - Issue 189 | Page 27

PROUD SPONSOR OF INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRYNEWS GGF RAISES PROFILE AT TRADING STANDARDS CONFERENCE The GGF attended and presented at the annual Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Conference and Exhibition at Harrogate on 27-29 June. » » AT THE EVENT, BRIAN Smith, GGF Director of Home Improvement and Membership ([ictured) presented the GGF’s consumer support to dozens of Trading Standards Officers from all across the UK and Northern Ireland. The presentation covered all the key areas within the GGF’s Consumer Code - the only CTSI approved code in the glass and glazing industry. Brian stressed the Code’s robustness and how all consumer facing GGF members have to adhere to the code. He also spoke about MyGlazing.com – the GGF’s award winning consumer advice web site and its consumer protection schemes – including the Conciliation Scheme and the improved Deposit Indemnity Fund. James Lee, GGF Director of Marketing and Communications also attended the conference and commented, “It was a great event for meeting not just Trading Standards Officers but also to engage with key influencers from like-minded organisations.” These included the Advertising Standards Authority, Citizen’s Advice, Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), TrustMark and of course, the CTSI. The GGF also raised the question of Trading Standards’ role and policing the industry at the business plenary “What will Responsible Business look like in 2025” hosted by Declan Curry, business broadcaster, journalist and writer. The subsequent responses and debate proved interesting with some in the audience of 300 expressing concerns about enforcement of legislation whilst others felt the ongoing growth of the digital age will aid the policing, not only by exposing more rogue companies but also by providing the information, digital tools and education to help companies become more informed and compliant. Brian Smith concluded, “It was a full on few days at the conference and exhibition but one which was extremely worthwhile.” ENGINEERED RELIABILITY Premium Solid Core Doors Our new premium collection of beautiful traditional and contemporary front doors, engineered to deliver exceptional strength and performance. AVAILABLE NOW www.door-stop.co.uk C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » AU G 2017 » 27