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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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Warks TS seizes banned US candy

Posted: 22 December 2023

UPDATES: Warwickshire Trading Standards has removed imported American sweets and drinks containing additives banned in the UK, reinforcing warnings about non-compliant confectionery that continues to reach retailers despite potential health risks.
 

Loft insulation scammers jailed

Posted: 13 December 2023

UPDATES: Herefordshire Trading Standards secured jail sentences for two men behind a spray foam loft insulation scam that targeted elderly homeowners through illegal cold calls, leaving victims facing inflated bills, restricted cancellation rights and homes that became difficult to sell.
 

Farmers guilty of cruelty offences

Posted: 28 November 2023

UPDATES: Staffordshire Trading Standards prosecuted two farmers after inspectors found sheep suffering in appalling conditions despite repeated advice and formal notices, leading to suspended prison sentences and significant costs orders for multiple animal welfare offences.
 

Illicit cigarettes seized in Staffs

Posted: 27 October 2023

UPDATES: Operation CeCe enforcement activity in Staffordshire uncovered thousands of illicit cigarettes, large quantities of illegal tobacco and hundreds of unlawful vapes, demonstrating the continuing focus on disrupting the illegal tobacco market.
 

Farmers banned for cruelty offences

Posted: 19 October 2023

UPDATES: Lifetime bans on keeping livestock were imposed after a Trading Standards animal health investigation uncovered multiple welfare offences involving neglected farm animals. The case highlights the consequences of serious breaches of animal welfare legislation.
 

Staffs TS issues fireworks advice

Posted: 12 October 2023

UPDATES: As Bonfire Night approaches, Staffordshire Trading Standards reminds retailers of the licensing rules governing fireworks sales, storage requirements and the limited periods during which seasonal sales are legally permitted.
 

Illegal tobacco seller pleads guilty

Posted: 04 September 2023

UPDATES: A shopkeeper in Evesham, Worcestershire, has pleaded guilty to selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco following a prosecution by Worcestershire County...
 

Rogue trader summer surge

Posted: 25 August 2023

UPDATES: Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards is urging people to be on their guard against rogue traders and cowboy builders, having...
 

£9,000 of illicit vapes seized

Posted: 14 August 2023

UPDATES: Gloucestershire Trading Standards has seized thousands of pounds' worth of illegal oversized and incorrectly labelled vaping products as part of an ongoing crackdown prompted by public intelligence and retailer non-compliance.
 

Staffs TS issues fake perfume warning

Posted: 04 August 2023

UPDATES: Trading Standards has warned consumers after counterfeit designer perfumes were seized from a market stall, with officers highlighting the potential safety risks posed by fake fragrances sold at suspiciously low prices.
 

Staffs TS makes bumper tobacco haul

Posted: 20 July 2023

UPDATES: Staffordshire Trading Standards has seized more than £26,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes in raids backed by Operation CeCe, police and detection dogs, adding to a year-long haul of illicit products worth around £325,000.
 

Car clocking duo sentenced

Posted: 05 July 2023

UPDATES: Two brothers who illegally doctored the mileage of cars before selling them online to unsuspecting buyers have been sentenced and ordered to pay costs after a four-year investigation by Staffordshire Trading Standards. N...
 

Farmer banned from keeping animals

Posted: 04 July 2023

UPDATES: Warwickshire Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted a farmer who caused unnecessary suffering to livestock and failed to provide adequate living conditions or suitable feed and water for the animals in his care. Trading Standards Animal...
 

Worcestershire TS seizes tobacco

Posted: 31 May 2023

UPDATES: Worcestershire Trading Standards has seized thousands of illicit cigarettes, illegal tobacco and non-compliant vapes during targeted operations, highlighting the continuing fight against counterfeit products and unlawful nicotine sales.
 

Retailers reminded of knife rules

Posted: 16 May 2023

UPDATES: Staffordshire retailers are being reminded of their legal responsibilities when selling knives as Trading Standards joins police in the Ditch the Blade campaign, promoting Challenge 25, staff training and secure storage to help reduce knife crime.
 

1 million illicit cigarettes seized

Posted: 28 April 2023

UPDATES: More than one million illicit cigarettes, hundreds of kilograms of illegal tobacco and thousands of unlawful vapes have been seized in Warwickshire, highlighting Trading Standards' sustained action against organised criminal supply.
 

TS supports Allergy Awareness Week

Posted: 26 April 2023

UPDATES: Staffordshire Trading Standards is using Allergy Awareness Week to remind food businesses that clear allergen information is a legal duty, after local inspections found imported products with undeclared allergenic ingredients.
 

Staffs TS seizes illicit tobacco & vapes

Posted: 18 April 2023

UPDATES: Operation CeCe raids in Staffordshire removed £24,000 worth of illicit cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and illegal vapes from shops in Lichfield and Stafford, adding to a year of substantial seizures.
 

Illegal vodka distillery discovered

Posted: 20 February 2023

UPDATES: HMRC officers, supported by Staffordshire Trading Standards, have dismantled a counterfeit vodka factory near Lichfield capable of producing 150 bottles an hour. The seizure exposed suspected fake Krackoff vodka, large storage tanks and an operation estimated to be evading £2.5m in excise duty each year.
 

Illicit tobacco retailer sentenced

Posted: 17 January 2023

UPDATES: A retailer has been sentenced after repeated discoveries of illicit cigarettes and tobacco worth more than £8,000, highlighting the consequences of illegal tobacco sales and sustained Trading Standards enforcement.