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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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CTSI appoints new Head of Policy

Posted: 04 March 2024

UPDATES: CTSI has strengthened its policy team with the appointment of Jessica Merryfield, whose unusual combination of Trading Standards, environmental health and training experience will support manifesto delivery, partnerships and future policy development.
 

Shopkeeper guilty of underage vape sale

Posted: 04 March 2024

UPDATES: A Wakefield retailer and its director have been convicted after a 14-year-old volunteer was sold an oversized disposable vape without any age check, highlighting continuing enforcement against underage and illegal vape sales.
 

Caerphilly TS brings welfare case

Posted: 01 March 2024

UPDATES: A Caerphilly man has been fined and banned from keeping animals after Trading Standards uncovered severely overcrowded and neglected dogs, prompting a major welfare intervention and veterinary treatment for several animals.
 

Test-purchasing in North Lincs

Posted: 28 February 2024

UPDATES: North Lincolnshire's latest underage test-purchasing operation found three retailers willing to sell illegal vapes to a 15-year-old, as Trading Standards continues a wider crackdown on illicit products entering local communities.
 

Hampshire roofing fraudster jailed

Posted: 28 February 2024

UPDATES: A Hampshire rogue roofer who defrauded 29 homeowners of more than £640,000 through false claims, phantom materials and empty refund promises has been jailed and banned from operating similar businesses for a decade.
 

Prison for prolific rogue trader

Posted: 27 February 2024

UPDATES: A prolific rogue trader who targeted elderly homeowners with unnecessary and unfinished repair work has been jailed after a Trading Standards investigation exposed a sustained pattern of deception worth more than £35,000.
 

Shopkeeper fined for illegal tobacco

Posted: 26 February 2024

UPDATES: Public complaints led Trading Standards to uncover thousands of counterfeit cigarettes, illicit tobacco products and illegal vapes at a Staffordshire shop, resulting in a community order, unpaid work and substantial costs.
 

Farmers broke bovine TB rules

Posted: 26 February 2024

UPDATES: Three Staffordshire farmers have received suspended prison sentences after admitting offences involving false bovine tuberculosis declarations and failures to record cattle movements, underlining the importance of livestock traceability.
 

Unit pricing on Tesco Clubcard deals

Posted: 21 February 2024

UPDATES: Tesco will introduce unit pricing alongside Clubcard offers after criticism that shoppers could not easily compare value, following pressure from Which? and concerns over compliance with consumer protection law.
 

Contractor fined for keeping deposit

Posted: 19 February 2024

UPDATES: A fencing contractor who kept a customer's deposit without carrying out the agreed work has been fined after Trading Standards prosecuted the case, with the consumer receiving a full refund before sentencing.
 

Trading Standards on the home front

Posted: 19 February 2024

ANALYSIS: As soaring rents and shrinking supply place unprecedented pressure on tenants, this feature examines the consumer protection challenges emerging across the private rented sector and the increasingly important role of Trading Standards in tackling poor practice.
 

Scams after-care: a problem shared

Posted: 19 February 2024

ANALYSIS: Fraud does not end when the money is lost. Examining the lasting impact on victims - particularly older people - this feature explores why effective after-care, partnership working and long-term support are essential to tackling scams.
 

Degrees of compliance

Posted: 19 February 2024

ANALYSIS: From accommodation and contracts to misleading marketing and hidden costs, students face a range of consumer risks. This feature considers how compliance, education and enforcement can better protect those entering higher education.
 

Sheffield TS finds 30,000 illegal vapes

Posted: 15 February 2024

UPDATES: Sheffield Trading Standards has seized around 30,000 illegal vapes worth an estimated £400,000 after officers uncovered oversized devices that may contain prohibited and potentially hazardous substances.
 

Builder fined for poor quality work

Posted: 15 February 2024

UPDATES: A Wrexham builder has been fined more than £12,000 after Trading Standards proved he left a homeowner with substandard, unfinished work and unusable bathroom facilities.
 

Car trader jailed for unsafe vehicle

Posted: 12 February 2024

UPDATES: A used car dealer has been jailed after selling a dangerously defective vehicle, following a Trading Standards investigation that exposed serious safety faults and secured compensation for the purchaser.
 

CCHB appoints new Board member

Posted: 08 February 2024

UPDATES: Consumer Code for Home Builders has appointed regulation specialist Claire Whyley to its Board, strengthening consumer representation as the organisation implements recommendations from its independent Code review.
 

Dangerous shower head warning

Posted: 07 February 2024

UPDATES: Consumers are being urged to stop using a replacement shower head linked to serious burn injuries, as Warwickshire Trading Standards works with manufacturers and online retailers to remove the dangerous product from sale.
 

CTSI supports Apprenticeship Week

Posted: 05 February 2024

UPDATES: During National Apprenticeship Week, CTSI and partner organisations are renewing calls for dedicated funding to expand regulatory compliance apprenticeships and help address long-term workforce shortages.
 

Opinion: Wiping out greenwashing

Posted: 01 February 2024

OPINION: Environmental claims can help consumers make informed choices - or mislead them completely. This opinion piece argues that robust action against greenwashing is essential if confidence in sustainable products is to be maintained.