Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Mark Gardiner is a project expert with extensive experience in various aspects of product safety, risk assessment, and market surveillance. With a background in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, as well as specialized diplomas and certifications in trading standards and consumer affairs, Mark has worked with a variety of companies and projects related to quality infrastructure and regulatory compliance. As a lead specialist and CEO at Market Surveillance Specialists, Mark provides expert training and advice to government agencies, NGOs, and international development projects. Additionally, Mark has served as an examiner for consumer protection competency frameworks and held key expert roles in market surveillance projects in North Macedonia and China.