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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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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.

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Fake saffron sparks investigation

Posted: 12 August 2019

UPDATES: An investigation into adulterated saffron uncovered large quantities of fake spice entering the UK supply chain, demonstrating the value of targeted testing and international cooperation against food fraud.
 

Fraudster jailed for targeting elderly

Posted: 05 July 2019

UPDATES: A bogus insulation business that targeted older householders with cold-calling, false claims and high-pressure sales has led to a three-year prison sentence, exposing the scale of the fraud and the investigation that brought it to justice.
 

Community Heroes celebrated

Posted: 03 July 2019

UPDATES: Three dedicated volunteers whose tireless work has raised scams awareness, supported vulnerable residents and strengthened community protection have been honoured with CTSI's Brian Smith Hero Awards.
 

Surrey & Bucks helps 100 businesses

Posted: 24 June 2019

UPDATES: Surrey and Buckinghamshire Trading Standards has welcomed its 100th Primary Authority business, marking the milestone with a community project while highlighting how assured regulatory advice benefits both businesses and consumers.
 

Online motor parts trader prosecuted

Posted: 31 May 2019

UPDATES: An online trader has been prosecuted after selling counterfeit vehicle parts through internet auction sites, misleading buyers into believing they were purchasing products from established manufacturers.
 

Oxford rogue trader given jail sentence

Posted: 28 May 2019

UPDATES: An Oxford rogue trader has been jailed after exploiting a vulnerable householder through dishonest tree work and home improvement practices, reinforcing warnings about doorstep crime and pressure-selling tactics.
 

Oxfordshire TS wins safety award

Posted: 16 May 2019

UPDATES: Oxfordshire Trading Standards has been named Community Safety Team of the Year for its illegal tobacco work, which was praised for protecting public health, changing perceptions and tackling offenders.
 

Unsafe travel adaptor supplier fined

Posted: 14 April 2019

UPDATES: A supplier of unsafe world travel adaptors has been fined after Trading Standards found dangerous products on sale, highlighting the continuing importance of electrical safety and robust supply chain compliance.
 

Oxfordshire to take on rogue landlords

Posted: 27 March 2019

UPDATES: Oxfordshire is developing stronger enforcement measures against rogue landlords, with Trading Standards preparing to use civil penalties and other powers to tackle poor housing standards and unfair practices.
 

Illegal tobacco seller prosecuted

Posted: 14 February 2019

UPDATES: An East Sussex shopkeeper has received a suspended jail sentence and a fine after being caught selling illegal tobacco, adding another prosecution to trading standards’ work against the illicit trade.
 

Fake cigarettes seized in Oxford

Posted: 12 February 2019

UPDATES: Oxfordshire Trading Standards has warned that counterfeit cigarettes displayed beside genuine brands and sold at full price pose both a public health risk and a direct deception of consumers.
 

Elite sniffer dog threatened by gangs

Posted: 23 January 2019

UPDATES: Specialist detection dog Scamp, whose work has helped uncover illegal tobacco and other criminal activity, becomes the target of organised crime gangs, underlining the growing risks faced by enforcement teams.
 

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.
 

Warning over bogus insulation scheme

Posted: 26 October 2018

UPDATES: East Sussex Trading Standards warns residents about bogus home insulation callers falsely claiming council backing. Learn how the scam operates, your cancellation rights and the genuine grant scheme available to eligible households.
 

Bucks and Surrey TS wins award

Posted: 22 July 2018

UPDATES: Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards has been recognised by OPSS for outstanding leadership of the Primary Authority scheme, reflecting successful partnerships that help major businesses comply with regulations nationwide.