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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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10,000 illicit tobacco products seized

Posted: 06 February 2025

UPDATES: Oxfordshire Trading Standards Officers removed almost 10,000 counterfeit and illicit cigarettes and tobacco products from shops across the county in a series of raids at the end of.
 

Which? reveals TS ‘postcode lottery’

Posted: 05 February 2025

UPDATES: Consumer group Which? has published a new report on the capacity and performance of Local Authority Trading Standards services which it says exposes ‘shocking differences in staffing levels.
 

Retailers slammed for tobacco ads

Posted: 03 February 2025

UPDATES: Supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have come to the attention of Trading Standards for potential breaches of the law after it emerged that tobacco-heating devices are being advertised.
 

Shutters come down on Wiltshire shop

Posted: 03 February 2025

UPDATES: A shop in the Wiltshire town of Calne has been forced to close for three months after it was found to be selling illegal tobacco and vapes by.
 

CPPD: Financial investigations

Posted: 03 February 2025

DEVELOPMENT: The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) is a vital piece of UK legislation that allows Trading Standards authorities (and other law enforcement agencies) to tackle criminal activity by.
 

Trade body joins fight against fraud

Posted: 30 January 2025

UPDATES: Telecoms industry trade association Comms Council UK (CCUK) has announced a collaboration with National Trading Standards (NTS) to bolster fraud detection and prevention. The move comes amid a.
 

Car clocking gang sentenced

Posted: 28 January 2025

UPDATES: Kent County Council Trading Standards has successfully prosecuted three fraudsters who ripped off motorists with a car-clocking scam. A complex and extensive investigation by the Kent Trading Standards.
 

Illegal e-bike importer guilty

Posted: 24 January 2025

UPDATES: A trader who imported almost 1,000 non-compliant and unsafe e-scooters and e-bikes has been successfully prosecuted by Islington Council following a Trading Standards investigation. Sardar Rassa, who traded.
 

Free DMCC Act training launched

Posted: 23 January 2025

UPDATES: CTSI is offering free training for members on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, covering new online consumer protections, enforcement powers and rules affecting tech firms, marketplaces and sellers.
 

Shepherd sentenced for welfare offences

Posted: 23 January 2025

UPDATES: Enforcement work by Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards has resulted in a suspended sentence for a shepherd who committed animal welfare and farming standards offences, leaving the decaying.
 

Consumers urged to avoid diet scams

Posted: 22 January 2025

UPDATES: Consumers are being warned to steer clear of quick-fix weight-loss products and fake online pharmacies as Trading Standards highlights the risks posed by unproven diet scams and misleading health claims.
 

Tougher laws on knife sales

Posted: 22 January 2025

UPDATES: Following the Southport tragedy, the Government is accelerating tougher age-verification rules for online knife sales, with significant implications for retailers and consumer protection enforcement.
 

Hefty fine for Oxfordshire trader

Posted: 15 January 2025

UPDATES: A substantial court penalty for an Oxfordshire trader underlines the consequences of breaching consumer protection law and reinforces the importance of robust local enforcement.
 

TS targets underage knife sales

Posted: 15 January 2025

ANALYSIS: Test purchasing and intelligence-led enforcement continue to expose weaknesses in age-restricted knife sales. The latest activity highlights both progress made and the challenges that remain.
 

Runaway rogue roofer jailed

Posted: 14 January 2025

UPDATES: A persistent rogue roofer has been jailed after leaving consumers out of pocket, demonstrating the impact of coordinated Trading Standards investigations and successful prosecution.
 

'Abrasive' rogue builder jailed

Posted: 13 January 2025

UPDATES: Another rogue builder has received a custodial sentence after exploiting householders, sending a clear message that serious consumer fraud will be pursued through the courts.
 

Opinion: Weapons of mass distraction

Posted: 13 January 2025

OPINION: Distraction can be a powerful tactic in public debate and policy. This commentary considers why staying focused on the real issues matters more than ever for Trading Standards.
 

Opinion: Words of power

Posted: 13 January 2025

OPINION: The language used by regulators, businesses and campaigners can shape behaviour as much as policy itself. Clear communication remains a powerful tool for consumer protection.
 

Opinion: Let's make things possible

Posted: 13 January 2025

OPINION: Progress depends on creating the conditions for success rather than simply identifying obstacles. This piece explores a positive, practical approach to leadership and change.
 

Opinion: Hitting the road

Posted: 13 January 2025

OPINION: As the profession continues to evolve, travelling new roads brings fresh opportunities alongside difficult decisions. Reflection, resilience and ambition are central themes.