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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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Say no to Christmas counterfeits

Posted: 10 December 2019

UPDATES: Trading standards officers warn shoppers to stay alert to counterfeit goods during the Christmas shopping season, highlighting the links between fake products, organised crime and the risks posed to consumers and legitimate businesses.
 

Christmas toy safety checklist

Posted: 03 December 2019

UPDATES: As seasonal toy buying begins, investigations into products sold online and in shops highlight the importance of checking safety, avoiding harmful substances and choosing toys that meet required standards.
 

‘Green energy’ fraudster jailed

Posted: 01 November 2019

UPDATES: A fraudulent green energy scheme that cheated householders out of thousands of pounds ended with a prison sentence, following a trading standards investigation that exposed the deception.
 

Walk-in bath fraudsters guilty

Posted: 08 October 2019

UPDATES: A prosecution over misleading walk-in bath sales ended with guilty pleas from a company and senior managers, highlighting the investigation, offences and wider lessons for consumer protection.
 

Farmers fined for breaking TB rules

Posted: 08 October 2019

UPDATES: Four farmers were fined after breaching bovine TB movement restrictions and falsifying cattle records, underlining the importance of robust animal health enforcement and traceability.
 

Test purchases show 20% failure rate

Posted: 18 September 2019

UPDATES: Test purchasing across Warwickshire found one in five retailers willing to sell knives without adequate age checks, prompting renewed calls for vigilance and stronger compliance.
 

TS success featured on BBC show

Posted: 13 September 2019

UPDATES: Birmingham Trading Standards' Operation Egyptian gained national attention after featuring on the BBC's Defenders UK, showcasing a major investigation into criminal trading activity and highlighting the impact of trading standards enforcement.
 

Fake golf goods seller sentenced

Posted: 13 September 2019

UPDATES: A suspended prison sentence has been handed to an eBay trader convicted of selling counterfeit golf equipment, underlining the consequences of online intellectual property crime.
 

Stubbing out illegal tobacco crime

Posted: 08 August 2019

UPDATES: Enforcement teams across the West Midlands seized millions of illegal cigarettes and large quantities of hand-rolling tobacco, revealing increasingly sophisticated concealment methods used by organised criminals.
 

Trader sentenced over fake electricals

Posted: 25 July 2019

UPDATES: A Warwickshire trader received a suspended prison sentence after counterfeit and electrically unsafe mobile accessories were traced to his online business, leading officers to seize more than 1,300 fake products.
 

Restaurant receives allergy ban

Posted: 09 July 2019

UPDATES: Birmingham issues its first emergency prohibition order to stop a restaurant serving customers with food allergies after a diner suffered a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction linked to poor allergen controls.
 

Warning over bank holiday fakes

Posted: 21 May 2019

UPDATES: Staffordshire Trading Standards is warning shoppers to avoid counterfeit goods at bank holiday markets and car boot sales, highlighting the safety risks posed by fake alcohol, perfume, sunglasses, tobacco and toys.
 

Butcher jailed for fraudulent claims

Posted: 30 April 2019

UPDATES: The Meat Shack has been fined £300,000 after falsely advertising meat as British, with Warwickshire Trading Standards and Stratford District Council uncovering misleading origin claims across beef, pork, lamb and poultry.
 

Dangerous toys found at markets

Posted: 14 April 2019

UPDATES: Trading Standards officers uncovered dangerous toys at local markets that failed UK safety requirements, prompting enforcement action and reinforcing the need for rigorous checks on products sold through temporary retail outlets.
 

Halfords fined for poor car service

Posted: 26 March 2019

UPDATES: Halfords has been fined after a Trading Standards investigation found multiple serious faults were missed during a vehicle service, raising concerns about vehicle safety and servicing standards.
 

Illegal car sellers found in Warks

Posted: 26 February 2019

UPDATES: Warwickshire Trading Standards uncovered dangerous faults in used vehicles during targeted garage inspections, demonstrating how intelligence-led enforcement is helping remove unsafe cars from the market.
 

Joint operation seizes fake goods

Posted: 22 January 2019

UPDATES: A multi-agency operation involving Trading Standards, police and industry partners removes large quantities of counterfeit goods from circulation, demonstrating the value of coordinated enforcement against organised counterfeit networks.
 

Car dealer fined after TS prosecution

Posted: 12 October 2018

UPDATES: A trader who sold an unroadworthy vehicle with serious mechanical defects has been prosecuted following a Trading Standards investigation, highlighting the consequences of misleading consumers and ignoring vehicle safety obligations.
 

Speaking out on food allergies

Posted: 28 September 2018

ANALYSIS: Research reveals many young people with food allergies lack the confidence to ask about allergens when eating out. The FSA's Easy to ASK campaign encourages businesses and consumers to improve conversations that could prevent life-threatening reactions.
 

Weeding out cowboy gardeners

Posted: 03 August 2018

UPDATES: Warwickshire residents are being urged to steer clear of rogue doorstep gardeners after reports of poor workmanship and illegal waste disposal. Practical advice explains how to identify reputable traders and avoid becoming the next victim.