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: 16 June 2025
ANALYSIS: Hundreds of young people packed the 2025 REACH Society Careers Conference - and Trading Standards took centre stage. From inspiring role models to new apprenticeship opportunities, this article explores how the profession is reaching diverse new talent, opening doors and showing the next generation how they can build careers that truly make a difference ...
Posted: 16 June 2025
ANALYSIS: CTSI’s return to the REACH Society Careers Conference showed how direct engagement with young people can widen access to Trading Standards and regulatory careers. The piece highlights the importance of representation, apprenticeships and collaboration in building a profession that better reflects the communities it serves.
Posted: 04 June 2025
OPINION: Personal faith and professional duty need not exist in separate worlds. Reflecting on life as a practising Muslim working in Trading Standards, this thoughtful piece explores the shared values of integrity, fairness, service and accountability that underpin both.
Posted: 26 May 2025
OPINION: Reflects on the rapidly changing challenges facing the profession and argues that continuous learning, adaptability and collaboration are essential if Trading Standards is to remain effective.
Posted: 26 May 2025
OPINION: English devolution and local government reorganisation could reshape where Trading Standards sits, how it is funded and how quickly local regulators can act. The piece argues that reform offers a chance to rebuild place-based services, strengthen collaboration with other regulators and address practical questions around boundaries, court action, recovered funds and closure powers.
Posted: 26 May 2025
OPINION: Argues that stronger partnerships, wider engagement and greater visibility beyond the profession will help Trading Standards demonstrate its value and strengthen its long-term influence.
Posted: 02 April 2025
UPDATES: A tribute to Edward Brian Fallon, whose lifelong commitment to public service and steadfast support for Trading Standards left a lasting impact on consumer protection in Scotland.
Posted: 24 March 2025
UPDATES: New Government funding will strengthen tobacco enforcement by supporting additional Trading Standards officers, enhancing intelligence-led operations and tackling the illicit tobacco market.
Posted: 17 March 2025
UPDATES: A tribute to Timothy Alec Burton reflects on a distinguished career and the personal qualities that earned him the respect and affection of colleagues across the Trading Standards profession.
Posted: 06 March 2025
SPONSORED: Entries are now open for the 2025 Touchstone Award, celebrating innovative Trading Standards work that promotes the importance of hallmarking and consumer protection across the UK.
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