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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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Taking control on offensive weapons

Posted: 04 February 2019

ANALYSIS: The Offensive Weapons Bill introduces long-awaited controls on corrosive substances and dangerous products, but its implications for sales, delivery, age checks and enforcement demand close attention from trading standards.
 

Obituary: David Templeton

Posted: 03 February 2019

UPDATES: David Templeton’s obituary records the loss of a respected trading standards figure whose work as chief inspector, lecturer, tutor, examiner, author and lead officer left a lasting mark on the profession.
 

Questions raised on Weapons Bill

Posted: 30 January 2019

UPDATES: CTSI has raised questions in the House of Lords over proposed Offensive Weapons Bill amendments covering acid sales to minors and online sales of dangerous weapons, seeking clarity on enforcement and practical impact.
 

Obituary: Geoff Peck

Posted: 28 January 2019

UPDATES: Colleagues pay tribute to Geoffrey Peck, respected Accredited Financial Investigator and CTSI Affiliate Member, reflecting on his career, commitment to Trading Standards and the lasting impact he made on those who worked alongside him.
 

Crucial day for appliance safety

Posted: 24 January 2019

UPDATES: Register My Appliance Day highlights the life-saving importance of registering household appliances, explaining how improved product traceability helps manufacturers contact owners quickly when urgent safety recalls are issued.
 

OPSS marks first birthday

Posted: 24 January 2019

ANALYSIS: One year after its launch, the Office for Product Safety and Standards has expanded rapidly. This assessment considers whether the organisation has delivered meaningful improvements in product safety, enforcement and support for businesses.
 

Bucks TS becomes ASA legal backstop

Posted: 23 January 2019

UPDATES: Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards takes on a new national enforcement role as the Advertising Standards Authority's legal backstop, strengthening action against persistent breaches of advertising rules.
 

Obituary: Harold Yeoman

Posted: 21 January 2019

UPDATES: Friends and former colleagues remember Harold Yeoman, celebrating a lifetime of public service, professional achievement and lasting contributions to Trading Standards and consumer protection.
 

TS at forefront of Lords debates

Posted: 18 January 2019

UPDATES: Consumer protection issues dominate House of Lords debates as peers examine the implications of Brexit for enforcement, cross-border cooperation and the future of key consumer protection arrangements.
 

'Fine to Flush' standard published

Posted: 16 January 2019

UPDATES: Water UK’s new Fine to Flush standard gives consumers a clearer way to identify wet wipes that can be safely flushed, marking a practical step in the fight against sewer blockages and fatbergs.
 

Nuisance pension calls banned

Posted: 10 January 2019

UPDATES: New legislation banning nuisance pension cold calls aims to protect consumers from high-pressure approaches and scams, particularly where retirement savings are placed at risk by unwanted contact.
 

Doing without... Hallmarking

Posted: 08 January 2019

OPINION: Hallmarking’s long history makes it one of Britain’s oldest consumer protection tools, giving buyers confidence in precious metals and preserving a trusted measure of authenticity, quality and value.
 

Touchstone 2019 open for entries

Posted: 04 January 2019

SPONSORED: The 2019 Touchstone Award is open for entries, inviting recognition for work that demonstrates the value, impact and public benefit of trading standards in practice.
 

CTSI approves Home Builders Code

Posted: 04 January 2019

UPDATES: CTSI approval of the Consumer Code for Home Builders strengthens standards for the marketing, purchase and sale of new homes, giving buyers clearer expectations of service and redress.
 

The intelligence-led operations model

Posted: 01 January 2019

ANALYSIS: The intelligence-led operations model promises more targeted enforcement, but the article questions whether it strengthens proactive trading standards work or risks narrowing activity around the intelligence already available.
 

CPPD Module 15: ADR

Posted: 28 December 2018

DEVELOPMENT: This CPPD module explains Alternative Dispute Resolution for consumer disputes, covering its legal framework, competent authorities and practical value as a quicker, lower-risk route than court action.
 

Austerity's impacts will outlive it

Posted: 27 December 2018

OPINION: Austerity has reshaped trading standards in ways that may outlast the policy itself, reducing capacity, weakening local protection and leaving the profession to manage long-term structural consequences.
 

Fakes warning for Christmas shoppers

Posted: 22 December 2018

UPDATES: Christmas shoppers are warned to avoid counterfeit toys and other fake goods, with trading standards highlighting risks that go beyond poor value to include serious product safety concerns.
 

Interview: Kelly Tolhurst

Posted: 17 December 2018

OPINION: Consumer Minister Kelly Tolhurst discusses her priorities for maintaining momentum on consumer protection, setting out how government intends to approach enforcement, redress and support for consumers.
 

New rail ombudsman launches

Posted: 03 December 2018

UPDATES: CTSI has approved the new Rail Ombudsman as an authorised ADR body, giving passengers an independent route for unresolved complaints about rail travel.