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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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Illegal knife seller hit with fine

Posted: 29 March 2019

UPDATES: A retailer and employee have been sentenced after the illegal sale of knives, demonstrating the serious penalties businesses and staff can face for failing to comply with age-restricted sales legislation.
 

Importer fined for selling unsafe toys

Posted: 07 March 2019

UPDATES: A London importer and his company have been fined after supplying unsafe toys, including products containing banned chemicals, highlighting the importance of rigorous safety compliance and effective market surveillance.
 

Oxfordshire shop loses alcohol licence

Posted: 16 January 2019

UPDATES: Oxfordshire Trading Standards investigations have led to a shop losing its alcohol licence, demonstrating how repeated enforcement work can remove trading privileges when businesses fail to comply.
 

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.
 

CA warns on online marketplaces

Posted: 23 November 2018

UPDATES: Citizens Advice warns Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers about the risks of online marketplaces, where bargains can be accompanied by unsafe goods, poor redress and misleading sellers.
 

ACG offers Black Friday advice

Posted: 23 November 2018

UPDATES: The Anti-Counterfeiting Group is urging shoppers to take care over Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, warning that counterfeit bargains can carry safety, quality and criminality risks.
 

Illegal skin whitening pair fined

Posted: 26 October 2018

UPDATES: London Trading Standards’ campaign against illegal skin lighteners has secured further prosecutions after products containing mercury and hydroquinone, alongside labelling breaches, were found for sale.
 

Leeds supermarket fined for food fraud

Posted: 28 September 2018

UPDATES: A Leeds supermarket and its director were fined after selling mislabelled lamb mince containing beef and food past its use-by date, reinforcing the importance of food safety and accurate product descriptions.
 

Underage sales big challenge in London

Posted: 14 September 2018

ANALYSIS: Test purchasing across London reveals continuing illegal sales of knives, alcohol and tobacco to children, underlining the need for coordinated enforcement with police and retailers to tackle youth harm and knife crime.
 

Sticking to your pricing principles

Posted: 12 May 2018

ANALYSIS: Pricing law relies heavily on principles rather than rigid rules. This feature examines how traders, regulators and guidance bodies interpret fairness in practice, and why inconsistent price presentation can damage consumer trust.
 

Doing without… Metrology

Posted: 12 May 2018

OPINION: A simple example about peanuts opens a wider argument for metrology, showing why accurate weights and measures remain essential to fair trading, consumer confidence and everyday protection.