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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.

Latest JoTS Online Articles : 

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.

 

Product safety code now free to SMEs

Posted: 26 November 2018

UPDATES: The government-backed PAS 7100 product safety code is now free for SMEs, giving smaller businesses clearer guidance on monitoring, corrective action and recalls.
 

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.
 

New safety training courses now on

Posted: 21 November 2018

UPDATES: CTSI and Safety & Standards have launched product safety training courses designed to help professionals understand their responsibilities and respond more effectively to safety risks.
 

Weighty decision: Kilo to be redefined

Posted: 17 November 2018

UPDATES: The kilogram is being redefined in terms of scientific constants, a change that secures the future of measurement while preserving the practical consistency relied on by trade and enforcement.
 

Safety concerns over automated gates

Posted: 15 November 2018

ANALYSIS: Automated gates can cause serious injury and death when poorly installed or maintained, making this a product safety issue that demands awareness from businesses, regulators and consumers.
 

CTSI OECD product safety checklists

Posted: 13 November 2018

UPDATES: CTSI and the OECD have published online product safety checklists to help businesses, platforms and consumers identify risks and improve safety in the global marketplace.
 

Tackling product safety issues online

Posted: 12 November 2018

ANALYSIS: The OECD’s campaign on online product safety highlights the enforcement challenge created by digital marketplaces, where unsafe goods can reach consumers quickly across borders.
 

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.
 

Make Halloween the right kind of scary

Posted: 25 October 2018

ANALYSIS: Halloween should be remembered for fun, not tragedy. Using the Claudia Winkleman costume fire as a stark example, this guide explains the clothing, flame and fireworks risks families should understand before celebrating.
 

How to enjoy a safe Bonfire Night

Posted: 25 October 2018

ANALYSIS: Bonfire Night can be enjoyed safely with the right precautions. From buying CE-marked fireworks to responsible use and storage, this practical guide explains how to reduce the risk of serious injuries.
 

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.
 

UK ECC advice on Primera Air collapse

Posted: 03 October 2018

UPDATES: Following the collapse of Primera Air, the UK European Consumer Centre explains the different options available to affected passengers, including advice for stranded travellers and those with connected travel arrangements.