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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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'Nicotine free' vapes fail tests

Posted: 11 March 2025

UPDATES: Laboratory testing has found that many products sold as nicotine-free vapes contained nicotine, prompting fresh concerns over product compliance, consumer protection and the need for stronger enforcement in a rapidly expanding market.
 

Modelling agency scammers sentenced

Posted: 10 March 2025

UPDATES: A major National Trading Standards investigation has resulted in lengthy prison sentences for those behind a £13.6 million modelling agency fraud that exploited young people pursuing careers in the industry.
 

Touchstone 2025 seeks submissions

Posted: 06 March 2025

SPONSORED: Entries are now open for the 2025 Touchstone Award, celebrating innovative Trading Standards work that promotes the importance of hallmarking and consumer protection across the UK.
 

Suffolk TS seizes unsafe leaf blowers

Posted: 06 March 2025

UPDATES: Hundreds of unsafe imported leaf blowers and glue guns have been seized at the Port of Felixstowe, highlighting the continuing challenge of preventing dangerous products from reaching UK consumers.
 

Rogue builder to repay £50,000

Posted: 06 March 2025

UPDATES: A rogue builder who defrauded a vulnerable homeowner has been ordered to repay £50,000 following a successful Trading Standards prosecution, reinforcing the consequences of targeting consumers through poor-quality building work.
 

Shops fail corrosive test purchases

Posted: 06 March 2025

UPDATES: Test purchasing has exposed widespread failures by retailers to prevent underage sales of corrosive products, raising concerns about compliance with legislation designed to tackle knife crime and public safety.
 

FSA publishes allergen guidance

Posted: 05 March 2025

UPDATES: New Food Standards Agency guidance aims to help food businesses provide clearer, more consistent allergen information, supporting consumers with food allergies and improving confidence in food safety.
 

'Toxic jewellery' seized at Stansted

Posted: 03 March 2025

UPDATES: Trading Standards officers have seized jewellery containing dangerously high levels of toxic metals at Stansted Airport, underlining the risks posed by unsafe imported consumer products.
 

'Significant' illicit tobacco haul

Posted: 03 March 2025

UPDATES: A major illicit tobacco seizure carried out under Operation CeCe demonstrates the continuing impact of coordinated enforcement against illegal tobacco sales and organised criminal activity.
 

'Manipulative' solar fraudster jailed

Posted: 28 February 2025

UPDATES: A fraudulent solar panel installer has been jailed after deceiving customers out of thousands of pounds, with Trading Standards urging consumers to remain alert to similar home improvement scams.
 

Challenging the status quo

Posted: 26 February 2025

OPINION: Trading Standards cannot protect modern consumers or attract future talent from the sidelines. A direct call for the profession to engage with digital culture, diverse communities and social media on their own terms.
 

Kent TS: nicotine pouch warning

Posted: 24 February 2025

UPDATES: Kent Trading Standards has warned of the risks posed by largely unregulated nicotine pouches after seizing tens of thousands of non-compliant products destined for UK consumers.
 

New rules for online knife retailers

Posted: 19 February 2025

UPDATES: New government proposals would tighten the rules on online knife sales, increase penalties for illegal supply to under-18s and place greater responsibility on retailers and platforms.
 

Use of celebs in scam ads on the rise

Posted: 17 February 2025

UPDATES: The ASA has revealed a rise in scam adverts using celebrities, public figures and AI-generated deepfakes, with cryptocurrency, investment, slimming, travel and fake retail offers among the main threats.
 

CTSI: 'Swipe left on romance scams'

Posted: 13 February 2025

UPDATES: CTSI is warning consumers to be alert to romance scams this Valentine’s Day, as AI, deepfakes and long-term grooming tactics make online deception more convincing and damaging.
 

Letting agent hit with £10,000 penalty

Posted: 12 February 2025

UPDATES: A Somerset letting agent has been fined £10,000 after failing to protect client money, underlining the legal safeguards designed to protect landlords and tenants in the private rented sector.
 

A diamond day for Trading Standards

Posted: 11 February 2025

UPDATES: A specialist training day at the Birmingham Assay Office highlighted the growing importance of diamond description, verification and hallmarking knowledge for Trading Standards Officers tackling consumer fraud.
 

Takeaway fined for mis-sold meal

Posted: 10 February 2025

UPDATES: North Yorkshire Trading Standards has secured fines against a takeaway business after test purchasing showed a curry advertised as ostrich was in fact made with mutton.
 

Builder sentenced for unfinished work

Posted: 10 February 2025

UPDATES: A Gloucester builder has received a suspended prison sentence and been ordered to repay victims after leaving poor-quality work unfinished and demanding further payments.
 

CTSI celebrates apprenticeships

Posted: 10 February 2025

UPDATES: CTSI has marked National Apprenticeship Week by promoting Trading Standards as an open and rewarding career path, with apprenticeships helping services build skills and attract new talent.