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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.

 

Obituary: Harold Yeoman

Posted: 21 January 2019

UPDATES: Friends and former colleagues remember Harold Yeoman, celebrating a lifetime of public service, professional achievement and lasting contributions to Trading Standards and consumer protection.
 

TS at forefront of Lords debates

Posted: 18 January 2019

UPDATES: Consumer protection issues dominate House of Lords debates as peers examine the implications of Brexit for enforcement, cross-border cooperation and the future of key consumer protection arrangements.
 

'Fine to Flush' standard published

Posted: 16 January 2019

UPDATES: Water UK’s new Fine to Flush standard gives consumers a clearer way to identify wet wipes that can be safely flushed, marking a practical step in the fight against sewer blockages and fatbergs.
 

Oxfordshire shop loses alcohol licence

Posted: 16 January 2019

UPDATES: Oxfordshire Trading Standards investigations have led to a shop losing its alcohol licence, demonstrating how repeated enforcement work can remove trading privileges when businesses fail to comply.
 

Nuisance pension calls banned

Posted: 10 January 2019

UPDATES: New legislation banning nuisance pension cold calls aims to protect consumers from high-pressure approaches and scams, particularly where retirement savings are placed at risk by unwanted contact.
 

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.
 

Touchstone 2019 open for entries

Posted: 04 January 2019

SPONSORED: The 2019 Touchstone Award is open for entries, inviting recognition for work that demonstrates the value, impact and public benefit of trading standards in practice.
 

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.
 

The intelligence-led operations model

Posted: 01 January 2019

ANALYSIS: The intelligence-led operations model promises more targeted enforcement, but the article questions whether it strengthens proactive trading standards work or risks narrowing activity around the intelligence already available.
 

CPPD Module 15: ADR

Posted: 28 December 2018

DEVELOPMENT: This CPPD module explains Alternative Dispute Resolution for consumer disputes, covering its legal framework, competent authorities and practical value as a quicker, lower-risk route than court action.
 

Austerity's impacts will outlive it

Posted: 27 December 2018

OPINION: Austerity has reshaped trading standards in ways that may outlast the policy itself, reducing capacity, weakening local protection and leaving the profession to manage long-term structural consequences.
 

Fakes warning for Christmas shoppers

Posted: 22 December 2018

UPDATES: Christmas shoppers are warned to avoid counterfeit toys and other fake goods, with trading standards highlighting risks that go beyond poor value to include serious product safety concerns.
 

Interview: Kelly Tolhurst

Posted: 17 December 2018

OPINION: Consumer Minister Kelly Tolhurst discusses her priorities for maintaining momentum on consumer protection, setting out how government intends to approach enforcement, redress and support for consumers.
 

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.
 

Countdown to Christmas safety

Posted: 01 December 2018

UPDATES: The Christmas Safety Advent Calendar from JTS, CTSI and OPSS offers a seasonal route into product safety advice, helping consumers spot risks during a busy buying period.
 

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.
 

The growing danger of laser pointers

Posted: 30 November 2018

ANALYSIS: Laser pointers can cause permanent eye damage and endanger transport workers, yet their availability and misuse create difficult questions for product safety, online sales and enforcement.
 

Obituary: Peter James Cave

Posted: 30 November 2018

UPDATES: Peter James Cave’s obituary marks the passing of a pioneering and good-humoured trading standards professional whose career and character left a strong impression on colleagues.
 

Win an Amazon Echo Dot!

Posted: 28 November 2018

UPDATES: JTS is inviting readers to watch its National Consumer Week video and subscribe for the chance to win an Amazon Echo Dot, using a giveaway to widen campaign engagement.