skip to main content

Login IconLogin / Member Area / Consumer Helpline delivered by Citizens Advice 0808 223 1133

1 Sylvan Court Sylvan Way SS15 6TH Basildon, Essex, UK
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.

Filtered by tag|Updates|Clear Filter

 

Company directors sentenced for fraud

Posted: 26 March 2019

UPDATES: Three company directors have been sentenced for fraud linked to the servicing and repair of Dyson vacuum cleaners, following a Trading Standards investigation into dishonest business practices affecting consumers.
 

Woman sentenced for online fakes

Posted: 19 March 2019

UPDATES: A woman has been sentenced after Trading Standards uncovered a large cache of counterfeit fancy dress costumes and electrical chargers intended for online sale, including products presenting potential safety risks.
 

ACG highlights Brexit concerns

Posted: 19 March 2019

UPDATES: The Anti-Counterfeiting Group warns that Brexit could weaken the international partnerships relied upon to tackle counterfeit goods, urging Government to safeguard cross-border cooperation that protects consumers, brands and enforcement efforts.
 

Builder imprisoned for shoddy work

Posted: 07 March 2019

UPDATES: A rogue Norfolk builder has been jailed for fraudulent trading and money laundering after leaving families facing costly and potentially dangerous building work, following a Trading Standards investigation praised by the court.
 

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.
 

Made to Measure: JTS Podcast launch

Posted: 01 March 2019

UPDATES: The Journal of Trading Standards launches its Made to Measure podcast, opening with an interview with CTSI Chief Executive Leon Livermore on the profession's challenges, achievements and future direction.
 

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.
 

Farmer fined over dead animals

Posted: 26 February 2019

UPDATES: A Derbyshire farmer and butcher has been fined after failing to dispose of animal carcasses promptly, illustrating the legal responsibilities surrounding animal by-products and the public health risks of non-compliance.
 

UK ECC advises Flybmi customers

Posted: 21 February 2019

UPDATES: Following the collapse of Flybmi, the UK European Consumer Centre explains the support available to affected travellers and outlines where consumers can seek advice on cross-border travel disputes.
 

UK ECC an 'invaluable' resource

Posted: 21 February 2019

UPDATES: As Brexit uncertainty continued, the UK European Consumer Centre highlighted its ongoing role in helping consumers resolve cross-border disputes while Government funding arrangements remained under scrutiny.
 

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.
 

Market trader fined over counterfeits

Posted: 14 February 2019

UPDATES: A Dagenham market trader has been fined and ordered to pay costs after selling counterfeit Chanel goods, showing how local market enforcement continues to protect brands, consumers and legitimate sellers.
 

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.
 

CMA probe shakes up booking sites

Posted: 06 February 2019

UPDATES: Six major hotel booking platforms have agreed to change their practices after CMA action over misleading sales tactics, including pressure selling, hidden charges and unclear discount claims.
 

London café forced to clean up its act

Posted: 05 February 2019

UPDATES: Southwark Council’s prosecution of a London café owner exposed serious food hygiene failings, with officers finding conditions that required enforcement action to protect customers and restore basic standards.
 

Call for action on consumer protection

Posted: 04 February 2019

UPDATES: CTSI has backed calls for major consumer protection reform, supporting recommendations that would strengthen enforcement, improve redress and respond to the scale of harm facing UK consumers.
 

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.