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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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Jail for Oxfordshire rogue roofers

Posted: 24 January 2023

UPDATES: Rogue traders who targeted an elderly homeowner with worthless roofing work have been jailed after expert evidence exposed the scale of the fraud.
 

Illicit vapes seized at Kent border

Posted: 23 January 2023

UPDATES: A major border operation intercepted more than 315,000 illegal vaping devices, highlighting the scale of the illicit market and the growing importance of coordinated enforcement at ports.
 

KCC TS launches cost-of-living videos

Posted: 19 December 2022

UPDATES: Kent Trading Standards has launched cost-of-living videos offering practical advice to help households and businesses avoid scams and make informed consumer decisions.
 

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.
 

KCC TS seizes counterfeit goods

Posted: 18 August 2022

UPDATES: Kent County Council Trading Standards seized a significant haul of counterfeit goods in a coordinated operation, underlining the continuing threat posed by fake products and the importance of disrupting illicit supply chains.
 

Shopkeeper jailed over illicit tobacco

Posted: 17 August 2022

UPDATES: A retailer has been jailed following offences involving illicit tobacco, highlighting the serious consequences of organised illegal tobacco trading and the ongoing efforts to protect legitimate businesses and consumers.
 

Illegal shisha tobacco seller fined

Posted: 09 August 2022

UPDATES: An illegal shisha tobacco seller has been fined after enforcement action exposed breaches of trading laws. The case reinforces the importance of tackling the illicit tobacco market and protecting public health.
 

Farmer guilty of breaking TB rules

Posted: 05 July 2022

UPDATES: A prosecution by Oxfordshire Trading Standards over repeated breaches of bovine tuberculosis controls and livestock traceability highlights the legal responsibilities placed on animal keepers and the consequences of failing to comply.
 

Obituary: Dawn Dowling

Posted: 25 May 2022

UPDATES: Colleagues pay tribute to Dawn Dowling, remembering her dedication, warmth and lasting contribution to Trading Standards as friends and family gather to celebrate a life that touched so many across the profession.
 

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...
 

Company fined over unsafe toys

Posted: 21 April 2021

UPDATES: A Thurrock prosecution has led to fines and costs after JL Supplies Ltd and its director admitted importing and supplying unsafe toys that posed choking and asphyxiation risks to children.
 

Deli owner admits tobacco fraud

Posted: 02 March 2021

UPDATES: An Oxfordshire delicatessen owner has been jailed after admitting a long-running illegal tobacco fraud involving counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes. The case demonstrates the value of coordinated investigations, expert evidence and proceeds of crime action against organised offenders.
 

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.
 

Croydon TS takes down fraud network

Posted: 15 September 2020

UPDATES: A major Croydon Trading Standards investigation dismantled a doorstep fraud network that exploited vulnerable homeowners, leading to multiple convictions and exposing extensive money laundering.
 

Locksmith fraudster jailed

Posted: 10 August 2020

UPDATES: A bogus locksmith who overcharged customers by altering chip-and-PIN payments and ignored an agreement to compensate his victims has been jailed following an investigation by Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards.
 

Oxford TS seize shisha tobacco

Posted: 25 February 2020

UPDATES: A warning over the dangers of smoking shisha has been issued after suspected smuggled goods were seized as part of a joint operation between.
 

£1m call blocker success revealed

Posted: 18 February 2020

UPDATES: Trading standards officers in East Sussex have prevented would-be scammers from conning potential victims out of more than £1m, it has been.
 

Plumber signs consumer law pledge

Posted: 28 January 2020

UPDATES: The director of several plumbing companies which received numerous consumer complaints has signed a promise not to breach consumer protection laws in the future, following an investigation by Reading Trading Standards. J...
 

Mamas & Papas fined over car seats

Posted: 26 September 2019

UPDATES: A lengthy trading standards investigation led to penalties over the distribution of unsafe child car seats, raising important questions about product safety, corporate responsibility and consumer protection.
 

Online knife retailers fined

Posted: 19 September 2019

UPDATES: Seven online knife retailers were prosecuted after illegal sales to an underage test purchaser exposed failures in age verification, reinforcing expectations for responsible online retailing.