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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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CTSI issues firework safety advice

Posted: 27 October 2021

UPDATES: Ahead of Diwali and Bonfire Night, CTSI reminds consumers and retailers of the legal and practical steps needed to use, store and sell fireworks safely, with guidance aimed at reducing preventable injuries.
 

CTSI hits back at funding decision

Posted: 27 October 2021

UPDATES: CTSI and CIEH challenge the Government's decision to drop a proposed ring-fenced apprenticeship fund, arguing that years of cuts have left regulatory services under severe pressure and warning of the long-term impact on consumer protection and workforce capacity.
 

Ensure your home workplace is suitable

Posted: 05 November 2019

SPONSORED: Working from home demands more than a laptop on the kitchen table. Practical advice explains how to create a safe, productive workspace that supports wellbeing and effective working.
 

4 business trends to continue in 2020

Posted: 31 October 2019

SPONSORED: Changing consumer expectations and wider social trends continue to reshape business strategy, with several emerging practices expected to remain important well beyond 2020.
 

A more productive workspace

Posted: 11 October 2019

SPONSORED: A productive workplace depends on more than desks and targets. This advertising feature sets out practical ways to improve morale and focus, from natural light and positive office energy to reduced clutter and better staff autonomy.
 

Test purchases show 20% failure rate

Posted: 18 September 2019

UPDATES: Test purchasing across Warwickshire found one in five retailers willing to sell knives without adequate age checks, prompting renewed calls for vigilance and stronger compliance.
 

LifeBook: A Life Remembered

Posted: 13 March 2019

SPONSORED: Preserve family stories for future generations with a professionally produced LifeBook Tribute. This personalised autobiography service helps families capture memories, celebrate loved ones and create a lasting legacy.
 

London café forced to clean up its act

Posted: 05 February 2019

UPDATES: Southwark Council’s prosecution of a London café owner exposed serious food hygiene failings, with officers finding conditions that required enforcement action to protect customers and restore basic standards.
 

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.
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