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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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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.
 

CTSI approves Home Builders Code

Posted: 04 January 2019

UPDATES: CTSI approval of the Consumer Code for Home Builders strengthens standards for the marketing, purchase and sale of new homes, giving buyers clearer expectations of service and redress.
 

West Yorks tackles illicit tobacco

Posted: 14 December 2018

UPDATES: West Yorkshire’s Illegal Tobacco Team has been recognised for its work tackling cheap and illicit tobacco, reflecting the role of coordinated enforcement in disrupting local supply networks.
 

New rail ombudsman launches

Posted: 03 December 2018

UPDATES: CTSI has approved the new Rail Ombudsman as an authorised ADR body, giving passengers an independent route for unresolved complaints about rail travel.
 

CTSI Scotland hosts best practice event

Posted: 01 December 2018

UPDATES: CTSI Scotland’s Best Practice in Trading Standards event brought consumer protection experts together to share professional learning, practical approaches and examples of effective local enforcement.
 

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.
 

Surge in requests for consumer advice

Posted: 05 November 2018

UPDATES: UK ECC recorded a 51% rise in requests for help with complaints involving EU traders, showing the continuing importance of cross-border consumer advice as Brexit approached.
 

Military medals: a matter of honour

Posted: 02 November 2018

ANALYSIS: Counterfeit military medals offend more than intellectual property rights; they cheapen genuine service, enable false claims of heroism and give trading standards a role in protecting public trust.
 

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.
 

Businesses briefed on modern slavery

Posted: 26 October 2018

UPDATES: Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is training Buy With Confidence businesses to spot and report modern slavery, turning trusted traders into an additional intelligence network against exploitation.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Consumer Harm Report published

Posted: 12 October 2018

UPDATES: A new Consumer Harm Report highlights the scale of detriment prevented by Trading Standards while identifying emerging threats, including social media modelling scams, and the growing challenges facing consumers.
 

Call for law change on hygiene ratings

Posted: 12 October 2018

UPDATES: Calls are growing for mandatory display of food hygiene ratings in England, with campaigners arguing greater transparency would help consumers make informed choices as online takeaway ordering continues to expand.
 

West Yorks targets rogue traders

Posted: 12 October 2018

UPDATES: West Yorkshire Trading Standards is urging residents to reject cold callers as part of renewed action against rogue traders, while promoting practical measures to protect vulnerable people from doorstep crime.
 

Looking back at LTS Week 2018

Posted: 01 October 2018

ANALYSIS: London Trading Standards Week 2018 tackled major consumer issues through themed campaigns, using real enforcement work on used cars, lettings and other priorities to raise awareness and encourage informed purchasing decisions.
 

Smallholder receives livestock ban

Posted: 28 September 2018

UPDATES: A Dorset smallholder has been prosecuted for serious animal welfare offences, receiving fines and a lengthy ban on keeping poultry and pigs after Trading Standards investigated conditions on the holding.
 

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.
 

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.