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.
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Posted: 21 October 2022
UPDATES: ACTSO's latest impact report links the cost-of-living crisis to rising scams, counterfeit goods, unsafe products, illicit tobacco and food fraud, while showing more than £548m of consumer detriment prevented by Trading Standards.
Posted: 20 October 2022
UPDATES: CTSI London Branch marked Black History Month with sessions on hidden Black history, race legislation and the importance of cultural understanding in helping Trading Standards engage fairly with diverse communities and businesses.
Posted: 30 September 2022
OPINION: CTSI Chair Tendy Lindsay reflects on why diversity and inclusion must be embedded throughout the profession, from recruitment and qualifications to enforcement, leadership and community engagement.
Posted: 26 September 2022
UPDATES: London Trading Standards Week opened with a focus on illegal vaping products, after authorities across the capital seized almost £10m worth of non-compliant devices and stepped up action on underage sales.
Posted: 11 September 2022
UPDATES: A tribute to Eifion Huws reflects on his long service in Gwynedd and Anglesey Trading Standards, his expertise in weights and measures, and the warmth, mentoring and professionalism remembered by colleagues.
Posted: 11 September 2022
UPDATES: CTSI pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting on her lifelong service, the Institute's Royal Charter connection and the significance of her death for the Trading Standards profession and the wider United Kingdom.
Posted: 25 August 2022
OPINION: Drawing on frontline experience in property and lettings enforcement, Emma Cooke reflects on the sector's challenges, the impact of recent reforms and the continuing need for effective consumer protection.
Posted: 25 August 2022
ANALYSIS: Looking beyond individual cases, this feature examines how Trading Standards quietly protects consumers throughout their lives, preventing harm, supporting fair markets and delivering benefits that often go unnoticed.
Posted: 25 August 2022
OPINION: Lord Jamie Lindsay discusses his long-standing commitment to consumer protection, the importance of maintaining consumer confidence and the role effective regulation plays in supporting both the economy and public trust.
Posted: 06 July 2022
OPINION: Consumer confidence depends on effective enforcement, argues this commentary, which links rising levels of consumer detriment with the essential role Trading Standards plays in protecting legitimate businesses, supporting economic growth and maintaining trust in the marketplace.
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