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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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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.
 

£0.5m knife crime court victory

Posted: 25 September 2018

UPDATES: B&M Retail was ordered to pay more than £490,000 after repeated sales of knives to children during test purchases. The prosecution highlights the consequences of failing to enforce age-restricted sales controls.
 

LTS: Tackling rogue letting agents

Posted: 21 September 2018

UPDATES: London Trading Standards found widespread failures by letting agents to display legally required fees and client money protection information, while enforcement action continues against rogue operators breaching consumer law.
 

LTS Week highlights car safety

Posted: 14 September 2018

UPDATES: Research by London Trading Standards uncovered recalled, clocked, uninsured and untaxed used cars advertised online, alongside practical advice to help consumers avoid unsafe and misrepresented vehicles.
 

Underage sales big challenge in London

Posted: 14 September 2018

ANALYSIS: Test purchasing across London reveals continuing illegal sales of knives, alcohol and tobacco to children, underlining the need for coordinated enforcement with police and retailers to tackle youth harm and knife crime.
 

LTS saves Londoners £2m a year

Posted: 12 September 2018

UPDATES: London Trading Standards highlights how partnership working against doorstep crime and fraud has saved residents around £2 million while protecting vulnerable consumers through rapid intervention, training and community engagement.
 

Illegal skin whitener seller jailed

Posted: 24 August 2018

UPDATES: Southwark's prosecution of a repeat seller of banned skin-lightening products has led to the first jail sentence of its kind, after online test purchases uncovered cosmetics containing dangerous levels of hydroquinone.
 

CTSI supports LTS awareness campaign

Posted: 17 August 2018

UPDATES: CTSI is backing London Trading Standards Week as the capital's 33 services highlight product safety, scams, used cars, housing and underage sales through coordinated consumer and business awareness activity.
 

Southwark confronts 'modern slavery'

Posted: 22 July 2018

UPDATES: Southwark Council's investigation into a licensed shop uncovered serious licensing breaches, smuggled alcohol and workers living in exploitative conditions, leading to licence revocation and wider action against modern slavery.
 

CBO for 'cancer cure' claim man

Posted: 20 April 2018

UPDATES: National Trading Standards secured a conviction and Criminal Behaviour Order against a businessman who falsely claimed he could treat serious illnesses including cancer through blood tests, diet and unauthorised products after he ignored Advertising Standards Authority rulings.
 

Let there be light on lettings fees

Posted: 15 January 2018

ANALYSIS: Camden Trading Standards' successful Upper Tribunal case against Foxtons established a binding legal precedent on letting agents' fees, strengthening enforcement of the Consumer Rights Act and ensuring consumers receive clear information about the charges they face.