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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.

Latest JoTS Online Articles : 

News Category Tags: Crime, Product Safety, Health and Safety, Counterfeit Goods, Retail, Animal Health and Welfare, Legal and Policy, Enforcement Practice, Product Recalls, Property and Housing, Automotive, Vapes, Business, CTSI Conference, CTSI Hero Awards.

 

Record illegal vape haul in Salford

Posted: 03 October 2022

UPDATES: Salford Trading Standards has seized a record haul of illegal vaping products, demonstrating the scale of illicit sales and the growing enforcement response to non-compliant devices.
 

Chimney sweep conmen guilty

Posted: 03 October 2022

UPDATES: A father and son who conned elderly householders into paying for unnecessary chimney work have received suspended prison sentences following a lengthy Trading Standards investigation.
 

Interview: Tendy Lindsay

Posted: 30 September 2022

OPINION: CTSI Chair Tendy Lindsay reflects on why diversity and inclusion must be embedded throughout the profession, from recruitment and qualifications to enforcement, leadership and community engagement.
 

Newport stubs out illegal tobacco shops

Posted: 28 September 2022

UPDATES: Coordinated action against illegal tobacco sales has seen Newport businesses sanctioned as Trading Standards and partner agencies intensify efforts to disrupt organised criminal supply.
 

Scammers exploit cost-of-living woes

Posted: 28 September 2022

ANALYSIS: New fraud data shows scammers exploiting cost-of-living support, with bogus energy rebates, council tax refunds and payment messages mimicking official schemes. The warning highlights how financial pressure is creating fresh opportunities for criminals.
 

Farm guilty of welfare offences

Posted: 27 September 2022

UPDATES: A Dorset dairy farm has been fined after Trading Standards officers found serious animal welfare failings, including emaciated calves, untreated injuries and dead animals kept with live cattle.
 

LTS Week starts with focus on vapes

Posted: 26 September 2022

UPDATES: London Trading Standards Week opened with a focus on illegal vaping products, after authorities across the capital seized almost £10m worth of non-compliant devices and stepped up action on underage sales.
 

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.
 

Newcastle TS nabs fake strips

Posted: 21 September 2022

UPDATES: Newcastle Trading Standards has seized hundreds of counterfeit football shirts linked to social media sales, disrupting a supply chain for fake strips with an estimated retail value of more than £20,000.
 

Illegal cigarette seller sentenced

Posted: 20 September 2022

UPDATES: A Cheshire shopkeeper has been sentenced after Trading Standards officers uncovered counterfeit cigarettes, non-compliant tobacco packaging and hidden cash during repeated inspections of his Ellesmere Port store.
 

Suffolk TS seizes unsafe biking gear

Posted: 20 September 2022

UPDATES: Suffolk Trading Standards removed more than 350 items of potentially dangerous motorcycle protective clothing from sale at the Copdock Bike Show after inspections found non-compliant jeans, gloves, jackets and body suits.
 

Test purchases at London businesses

Posted: 13 September 2022

UPDATES: Newham Trading Standards test purchases found five businesses selling alcohol or vaping products to underage volunteers, prompting investigations and reinforcing the need for retailers to uphold age-restriction rules.
 

Obituary: Eifion Huws

Posted: 11 September 2022

UPDATES: A tribute to Eifion Huws reflects on his long service in Gwynedd and Anglesey Trading Standards, his expertise in weights and measures, and the warmth, mentoring and professionalism remembered by colleagues.
 

Highland TS tackles illicit vapes

Posted: 11 September 2022

UPDATES: Highland Trading Standards has seized more than 3,000 illegal vapes and warned retailers to use reputable suppliers, as officers respond to unsafe products, missing warnings and underage sales concerns.
 

Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022

Posted: 11 September 2022

UPDATES: CTSI pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting on her lifelong service, the Institute's Royal Charter connection and the significance of her death for the Trading Standards profession and the wider United Kingdom.
 

When is a consumer not a consumer?

Posted: 05 September 2022

OPINION: The language used to describe people as consumers, customers, citizens or patients shapes expectations, rights and public policy. This thought-provoking piece questions whether 'consumer' remains the most appropriate label.
 

Suffolk rogue lettings agent jailed

Posted: 05 September 2022

UPDATES: A rogue Suffolk lettings agent who misappropriated tenancy deposits and rental payments has been jailed, demonstrating the consequences of fraud and the value of coordinated Trading Standards investigations.
 

TSS kicks off cost-of-living campaign

Posted: 01 September 2022

UPDATES: Trading Standards Scotland has launched a campaign warning households about cost-of-living scams, highlighting the tactics criminals use and the practical steps consumers can take to stay safe.
 

Return to imperial ‘could cost millions’

Posted: 26 August 2022

UPDATES: CTSI warns that proposals to expand the use of imperial measurements could impose significant costs on local authorities, create confusion for businesses and consumers, and require extensive retraining and new equipment.
 

Illicit tobacco: South West clamps down

Posted: 25 August 2022

UPDATES: Enforcement action across the South West has disrupted the illicit tobacco trade through closure orders, raids and substantial seizures, targeting organised criminal activity and protecting legitimate businesses.