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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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Doing without… Metrology
Posted: 12 May 2018
OPINION: A simple example about peanuts opens a wider argument for metrology, showing why accurate weights and measures remain essential to fair trading, consumer confidence and everyday protection.
Matt Allwright: Product Safety
Posted: 15 January 2018
OPINION: Broadcaster Matt Allwright argues that decades of progress in product safety are being undermined by unsafe imports, weak enforcement and online marketplaces, calling for renewed action to protect consumers.
EU withdrawal: It's the final countdown
Posted: 15 January 2018
OPINION: With Brexit approaching, this piece considers what withdrawal from the EU could mean for consumer protection, regulatory alignment and Trading Standards, warning that legal certainty may prove harder than political slogans suggest.
Matt Allwright: Subscription traps
Posted: 23 October 2017
OPINION: Matt Allwright reflects on the hidden cost of subscription renewals, automatic payments and information overload, arguing that consumers need clearer reminders if they are to avoid paying for services they no longer want.
Matt Allwright: EU Referendum
Posted: 15 August 2016
OPINION: With the EU referendum dominating headlines, Matt Allwright considers what Brexit could mean for consumer protection, cross-border shopping and everyday rights, urging readers to stay alert as the legal landscape changes.
