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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.

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CTSI issues warning on festive fakes

Posted: 13 December 2022

UPDATES: CTSI is urging shoppers to steer clear of counterfeit goods this Christmas after research revealed growing demand for cheaper products amid the cost-of-living crisis and widespread uncertainty about buying safely online.
 

Unlicensed fireworks seized by TS

Posted: 17 November 2022

UPDATES: Trading Standards officers seized a substantial stock of illegally held fireworks after discovering dangerous storage conditions that posed a serious risk to public safety.
 

TS issues Halloween safety tips

Posted: 28 October 2022

UPDATES: North Yorkshire Trading Standards sets out Halloween safety advice covering costume flammability, UKCA and CE markings, battery-powered decorations and the dangers posed by accessible button cell batteries.
 

Public warned of illegal fireworks

Posted: 18 October 2022

UPDATES: Consumers are being urged to buy fireworks only from licensed retailers as Trading Standards warns that illegally sold products pose serious safety risks ahead of bonfire celebrations.
 

Shop fined for unsafe furniture

Posted: 22 September 2022

UPDATES: A Romford furniture retailer has been fined after chairs failed fire safety tests and continued to be sold despite a suspension notice, underlining the risks posed by unsafe upholstered goods.
 

Suffolk TS seizes unsafe biking gear

Posted: 20 September 2022

UPDATES: Suffolk Trading Standards removed more than 350 items of potentially dangerous motorcycle protective clothing from sale at the Copdock Bike Show after inspections found non-compliant jeans, gloves, jackets and body suits.
 

London bar broke lockdown rules

Posted: 09 August 2022

UPDATES: A London bar has faced enforcement action after breaching coronavirus restrictions. The report explains the investigation, the offences involved and the wider message for licensed premises.
 

TS sounds alarm on underage vaping

Posted: 04 August 2022

UPDATES: Trading Standards has sounded the alarm over underage vaping, highlighting growing concerns about youth access, retailer compliance and the measures needed to reduce illegal sales.
 

MPs sign button battery pledge

Posted: 08 June 2022

UPDATES: MPs, safety campaigners and industry representatives have signed a pledge to improve button battery safety, backing greater awareness, stronger product protections and coordinated action to prevent further child injuries and fatalities.
 

CTSI supports child safety campaign

Posted: 14 April 2022

UPDATES: CTSI has backed a national child safety campaign highlighting the dangers posed by button batteries, magnets and other small household objects, encouraging greater awareness of choking and swallowing hazards.
 

Disposable vape products seized

Posted: 22 February 2022

UPDATES: A Scotland-wide trading standards project removed more than 88,000 disposable vaping devices from sale and seized thousands more for breaching legal capacity limits, underlining concerns about youth appeal, product compliance, health risks and environmental harm.
 

Avian influenza measures in place

Posted: 13 November 2021

UPDATES: New avian influenza controls require bird keepers across Great Britain to strengthen biosecurity measures. The article outlines the legal requirements introduced to limit the spread of bird flu.
 

Illegal e-cigarettes discovered for sale

Posted: 09 September 2021

UPDATES: Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards is warning the public about the dangers of illegal, disposable e-cigarettes after discovering them on sale in the county. Officers seized the products from 13...
 

Christmas toy safety campaign launches

Posted: 07 December 2020

UPDATES: CTSI and OPSS are urging Christmas shoppers to beware of counterfeit and unsafe toys online, as pandemic-driven internet shopping increases the risk of children receiving products that fail safety standards.
 

Firework safety campaign launches

Posted: 20 October 2020

UPDATES: With organised displays cancelled during the pandemic, CTSI and OPSS launch a nationwide campaign promoting safe firework use, responsible retailing and practical advice for families planning celebrations at home.
 

Unsafe candyfloss machine seller fined

Posted: 16 October 2020

UPDATES: A Hertfordshire importer has been fined after selling unsafe candyfloss machines that failed electrical safety tests. The prosecution highlights the risks posed by non-compliant products and the importance of effective market surveillance.
 

HSE warning over KN95 facemasks

Posted: 15 June 2020

UPDATES: The Health and Safety Executive has warned that KN95 masks are not suitable PPE, with fraudulent certification driving concern and more than 1.5 million products quarantined.
 

Petrol station fined for drinks bottle sale

Posted: 10 March 2020

UPDATES: A petrol station operator has been fined £60,000 for selling petrol in a drinks bottle following a successful prosecution by
 

Campaign warns of vape battery risks

Posted: 17 February 2020

ANALYSIS: OPSS and CTSI have launched a vape battery safety campaign after fires and injuries linked to e-cigarette batteries, warning users about faulty products, poor charging practices and unsafe storage.
 

The dark side of pearly whites

Posted: 21 January 2020

ANALYSIS: Between 2016 and last year, the General Dental Council recorded more than 2,100 complaints about tooth whitening conducted by unregistered practitioners, which led to 78 prosecutions in the UK alone. The damage caused by...