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Journal of Trading Standards, Online Edition - JoTS Online

Welcome to the Journal of Trading Standards online edition, JoTS Online. Browse through our latest Articles - including Analysis, Opinion Pieces, Features and a selection of articles from our acclaimed print journal.

Although many JoTS Online articles are open access (public), others are exclusive to CTSI Members - in which case, you'll need to login to access them. If you aren't a member of CTSI yet, you can join us here. And, if you'd like to contribute articles or suggest topics for us to cover, please email our Editorial Team.

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Shopkeeper fined for underage sale

Posted: 16 August 2024

UPDATES: The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is reminding local retailers to ask for age...
 

Rogue locksmith warning

Posted: 14 August 2024

UPDATES: Hertfordshire Trading Standards is warning of a rise in rogue locksmiths operating on its patch after receiving...
 

EV charging costs 'too high' in Scotland

Posted: 12 August 2024

UPDATES: Consumer Scotland has warned that high public charging costs, limited home-charging access and unreliable infrastructure risk undermining the switch to electric vehicles, particularly for motorists unable to charge at home.
 

Shropshire TS wins vape cases

Posted: 12 August 2024

UPDATES: Shropshire Council Trading Standards has prosecuted two local businesses for illegal sales of vapes, resulting in convictions...
 

HALO Award seeks entrants

Posted: 12 August 2024

SPONSORED: The British Hallmarking Council is inviting entries for the 2024 HALO Award, recognising online jewellers who help consumers understand hallmarks and avoid misleading descriptions when buying precious-metal jewellery.
 

Takeaways fined for ignoring allergens

Posted: 06 August 2024

UPDATES: Two food businesses which failed to protect customers with allergies have been fined following prosecutions brought by...
 

Counterfeit handbag seller guilty

Posted: 06 August 2024

UPDATES: Wiltshire Trading Standards has secured a suspended prison sentence and costs of almost £13,000 against a woman...
 

Taking on the ticket scam touts

Posted: 06 August 2024

ANALYSIS: TQ Tickets was a family-run enterprise which bought concert tickets in bulk from primary sellers online and...
 

Sandwell TS bags illegal tobacco

Posted: 01 August 2024

UPDATES: More than £120,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes have been seized by Sandwell Council Trading Standards...
 

'Ruthless' rogue trader jailed

Posted: 31 July 2024

UPDATES: A conman who targeted elderly and vulnerable victims has been jailed for more than four years following...
 

Ticket scammer pleads guilty

Posted: 30 July 2024

UPDATES: A bogus Facebook travel business left victims thousands of pounds out of pocket after selling non-existent flights. Dudley Trading Standards traced the money to the offender's personal account, leading to guilty pleas for theft and money laundering and a suspended prison sentence.
 

LTS issues stark safety warning

Posted: 29 July 2024

UPDATES: London Trading Standards is urging consumers to think twice before buying toys, electrical goods and cosmetics through online marketplaces, arguing outdated legislation leaves shoppers exposed to unsafe imports while platforms escape meaningful product safety responsibilities.
 

WhatsApp and NTS target scams

Posted: 29 July 2024

UPDATES: National Trading Standards and WhatsApp have renewed their partnership to tackle digital fraud, expanding the 'Stop. Think. Call.' campaign with social media creators and practical advice to help consumers recognise impersonation scams and resist emotional manipulation.
 

Parallel problems in product safety

Posted: 29 July 2024

ANALYSIS: Research comparing product safety regulation in Australia, the US and the UK reveals strikingly familiar barriers, from political inertia to fragmented systems. Dr Catherine Niven considers what overseas experience can teach regulators seeking more effective consumer protection.
 

Schools warned of vaping risks

Posted: 25 July 2024

UPDATES: Trading Standards officers, police and a specialist detection dog have visited secondary schools in Redcar and Cleveland to warn pupils about illicit vapes, including devices found to contain synthetic drugs, while reinforcing age-restriction laws and safe disposal.
 

£20,000 of illegal goods seized

Posted: 25 July 2024

UPDATES: Joint raids in Rugeley uncovered more than £20,000 worth of illegal vapes, tobacco, cigarettes and food. Staffordshire Trading Standards says intelligence from the public remains vital as officers target organised crime and products aimed at children.
 

Consumer Scotland eyes green sector

Posted: 24 July 2024

UPDATES: Consumer Scotland has begun a wide-ranging review of the domestic energy-efficiency market, seeking evidence of misleading practices, weak consumer protections and barriers to confidence as millions of homes prepare for the transition to cleaner heating.
 

Cornwall takes on high-pressure sales

Posted: 24 July 2024

UPDATES: Cornwall Trading Standards is warning residents about doorstep jet-washing traders who lure homeowners with free demonstrations before pressuring them into paying vastly inflated prices, with older people believed to be among those most frequently targeted.
 

Staffordshire TS: rogue traders guilty

Posted: 24 July 2024

UPDATES: A five-year Trading Standards investigation ended with prison sentences for rogue traders who defrauded vulnerable homeowners of substantial sums through unfinished home improvement work, exposing how customer deposits were diverted to fund a lavish lifestyle.
 

Apprentice of the year recognised

Posted: 23 July 2024

UPDATES: Ali Walker of Leicestershire Trading Standards has been named CTSI National Apprentice of the Year after leading successful work against illegal tobacco, embracing professional training and demonstrating the impact apprenticeships can have across the profession.