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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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Safeguarding the future

Posted: 08 January 2020

ANALYSIS: High-profile tragedies have pushed product safety up the consumer agenda, prompting closer attention to children’s products, accident prevention, OPSS priorities and the role of trading standards enforcement.
 

Keeping an eye on Christmas safety

Posted: 18 December 2019

ANALYSIS: Cheap festive bargains can carry hidden risks. As Christmas spending rises, this article explains how unsafe lights, decorations and seasonal products reach the market, and offers practical advice for safer shopping.
 

CTSI calls for seasonal safety

Posted: 30 October 2019

UPDATES: CTSI urges families to keep safety at the centre of Halloween and Bonfire Night, warning against cheap costumes, counterfeit goods and unsafe firework use as stretched trading standards teams face seasonal risks.
 

Don’t get a nasty scare this Halloween

Posted: 25 October 2019

OPINION: Halloween’s rise as a consumer event brings real product safety risks, from flammable costumes and unsafe accessories to online purchases that may not meet UK standards. Practical checks can prevent a frightening celebration becoming a lasting injury.
 

Blind cord safety campaign launched

Posted: 09 October 2019

UPDATES: A new OPSS campaign highlights the fatal risk posed by loose blind cords, urging parents, carers and employers to secure older blinds with proper safety devices and keep cords away from young children.
 

Blind cord safety campaign launched

Posted: 08 October 2019

UPDATES: Parents, carers and employers are being urged to check older blinds fitted before 2014, as OPSS and CTSI warn that simple devices such as cleats, tidies and tensioners can prevent child strangulation deaths.
 

Campaign warns of blind cord danger

Posted: 06 August 2019

UPDATES: Following a tragic child's death, Trading Standards is urging parents to check window blinds comply with safety requirements and to understand the simple measures that can prevent fatal blind cord accidents.
 

Enforcement and the environment

Posted: 01 August 2019

ANALYSIS: From illegal waste to plastic pollution and 'fatbergs', environmental harms increasingly intersect with consumer protection. This feature explores where trading standards can influence behaviour, enforcement and sustainability.
 

Farmer fined over dead animals

Posted: 26 February 2019

UPDATES: A Derbyshire farmer and butcher has been fined after failing to dispose of animal carcasses promptly, illustrating the legal responsibilities surrounding animal by-products and the public health risks of non-compliance.
 

Playing it safe at the 2019 Toy Fair

Posted: 21 February 2019

ANALYSIS: From traditional toys to emerging trends, a visit to the 2019 Toy Fair offers a closer look at product safety, innovation and the challenges facing manufacturers, retailers and enforcement professionals.
 

New guidance for animal inspections

Posted: 27 July 2018

UPDATES: Newly published inspection guidance aims to improve consistency and evidence-based assessment of animal establishments, offering regulators detailed welfare and husbandry standards covering species from invertebrates to companion animals.
 

RIBA calls for end to 'desktop studies'

Posted: 10 May 2018

UPDATES: Ahead of Dame Judith Hackitt's final report, the organisation sets out its position on building safety, outlining the reforms it believes are needed and the implications for regulators and consumer protection.
 

Fire safety tests come under fire

Posted: 25 April 2018

UPDATES: Fire safety testing commissioned by the Association of British Insurers examines the performance of building materials in more realistic fire scenarios, highlighting findings relevant to safety policy and enforcement.
 

Controlling animal disease

Posted: 15 January 2018

ANALYSIS: The forthcoming Animal Health Law Regulation places new expectations on animal professionals and competent authorities, raising important questions about expertise, resources and enforcement as the UK prepares for a changing regulatory landscape after leaving the EU.