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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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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.
 

Seeing the big picture

Posted: 10 July 2024

ANALYSIS: Effective enforcement depends on more than individual casework. Examining intelligence gathering across Trading Standards, this feature explores why incidents go unreported, how fragmented data weakens consumer protection, and why better collaboration and analysis are essential for identifying emerging risks and directing resources where they are needed most.
 

Time to speak out on harassment

Posted: 10 July 2024

ANALYSIS: Abuse, intimidation and harassment have become an increasingly familiar part of frontline Trading Standards work. Drawing on practitioner experiences, survey findings and expert opinion, this feature examines the scale of the problem, its impact on officers and the practical steps needed to create safer working environments.
 

Inspiring new recruits

Posted: 08 July 2024

ANALYSIS: Encouraging more young people into Trading Standards requires visibility as well as opportunity. Reporting from a careers event organised with the REACH Society, this feature highlights efforts to broaden recruitment, improve representation and introduce the profession to talented future officers from diverse backgrounds.
 

Opinion: The self-starter

Posted: 08 July 2024

OPINION: A career in Trading Standards can begin in unexpected ways. Reflecting on a journey from an entry-level role into the profession, this personal account considers the value of transferable skills, continuous learning and taking opportunities that can shape a rewarding regulatory career.
 

Opinion: A taste of things to come

Posted: 08 July 2024

OPINION: Representing a profession as broad as Trading Standards demands ambition as well as experience. Looking ahead to new challenges, this piece reflects on leadership, professional pride, workforce development and the importance of championing the people who protect consumers every day.
 

Opinion: Get the pieces in place

Posted: 08 July 2024

OPINION: Successful recruitment depends on much more than filling vacancies. Offering practical advice for recruiting managers, this piece explores preparation, working effectively with HR, recognising the right qualities in candidates and building balanced teams capable of meeting future challenges.
 

To serve them all my days...

Posted: 03 July 2024

ANALYSIS: Retirement does not always mark the end of public service. This feature reflects on the many former Trading Standards professionals who continue contributing their expertise, experience and commitment in new voluntary and public-facing roles.
 

Exploring Leeds' Black history

Posted: 02 July 2024

UPDATES: Delegates at the CTSI Conference joined a guided Black History Walk through Leeds, exploring overlooked stories, significant locations and the city's diverse heritage while reflecting on inclusion within the profession.
 

Setting the gold standard

Posted: 02 July 2024

ANALYSIS: From the Tower of London to modern South Wales, the Royal Mint's remarkable history reveals how technological change, decimalisation and innovation transformed one of Britain's oldest institutions.
 

Obituary: Andy Allen

Posted: 27 June 2024

UPDATES: A tribute to Andy Allen celebrates the life and career of the much-loved consumer protection champion who built the UKICC into a respected international service, reflecting on his professional achievements, generosity, humour and lasting impact on colleagues across the UK and Europe.
 

CTSI commemorates D-Day hero

Posted: 06 June 2024

UPDATES: Marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, CTSI pays tribute to trading standards veteran Stanley Parsley, believed to be the first Allied soldier killed on 6 June 1944, and reflects on his remarkable service and sacrifice.
 

Opinion: Navigating uncharted waters

Posted: 19 April 2024

OPINION: Two fraudulent letting agents who stole deposits, rents and holding fees worth more than £24,000 have been sentenced after a Trading Standards and National Trading Standards investigation exposed a long-running rental scam.
 

CTSI launches new manifesto

Posted: 14 March 2024

UPDATES: CTSI's 2024 manifesto sets out the Institute's priorities for strengthening consumer protection, supporting legitimate businesses and securing greater recognition and resources for the Trading Standards profession.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Touchstone Awards set the gold standard

Posted: 17 January 2024

SPONSORED: The British Hallmarking Council's Touchstone Awards recognise outstanding Trading Standards work, celebrating innovative enforcement and partnership initiatives that deliver real consumer protection.
 

Time to talk about mental health

Posted: 15 January 2024

ANALYSIS: Cornwall Trading Standards' Speak Out to Help Out initiative tackles the growing mental health crisis affecting farmers, recognising how financial pressures, isolation and emotional strain can threaten both personal wellbeing and animal welfare.
 

Council funding on a cliff-edge

Posted: 15 January 2024

ANALYSIS: Mounting deficits, Section 114 notices and shrinking budgets are pushing councils towards financial crisis. What does this mean for Trading Standards services, statutory responsibilities and the future of local consumer protection?
 

Opinion: TS's biggest fan

Posted: 15 January 2024

OPINION: Reflecting on more than two decades at CTSI, this personal perspective celebrates the achievements of the Trading Standards profession while highlighting the growing influence of policy work in raising consumer protection issues nationally.