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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.

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Obituary: Peter Fallon

Posted: 02 November 2020

UPDATES: Colleagues remember Peter Fallon's distinguished trading standards career, his commitment to professional standards, love of cricket and enduring contribution to the profession following his death in October 2020.
 

CTSI supports CMA action on refunds

Posted: 30 October 2020

UPDATES: CTSI welcomes Competition and Markets Authority action requiring Virgin Holidays to speed up repayments, outlining new refund deadlines and what the agreement means for consumers affected by pandemic-related cancellations.
 

Fraudsters pose as COVID marshals

Posted: 23 October 2020

UPDATES: Reports of fraudsters posing as COVID marshals and healthcare workers have prompted fresh warnings from CTSI, which explains how the scams operate and the steps householders can take to protect themselves.
 

Firework safety campaign launches

Posted: 20 October 2020

UPDATES: With organised displays cancelled during the pandemic, CTSI and OPSS launch a nationwide campaign promoting safe firework use, responsible retailing and practical advice for families planning celebrations at home.
 

Obituary: James Morris Watkins

Posted: 19 October 2020

UPDATES: An affectionate tribute celebrates the life of James 'Jim' Watkins, tracing his wartime RAF service, distinguished weights and measures career, love of music and the lasting impact he made on colleagues and friends.
 

Fighting another deadly pandemic

Posted: 19 October 2020

OPINION: Preventing underage knife sales remains a vital part of tackling knife crime. Drawing on National Trading Standards test purchasing results, this opinion piece argues for continued enforcement, retailer engagement and sustained investment.
 

CTSI Chief Executive steps down

Posted: 15 October 2020

UPDATES: Leon Livermore steps down as CTSI Chief Executive, bringing to a close a period that saw the Institute achieve Chartered status and significant organisational development before he moves on to new challenges.
 

BTHA report warns on unsafe toys

Posted: 13 October 2020

UPDATES: New research suggests unsafe toys remain widely available through third-party online sellers, prompting renewed calls for stronger marketplace accountability ahead of the Christmas shopping season.
 

CTSI Hero Award winners revealed

Posted: 12 October 2020

UPDATES: Trading standards teams from across the UK were recognised for exceptional work during the pandemic, celebrating frontline efforts that protected businesses, consumers and animal welfare.
 

2020 Symposium: plenary highlights

Posted: 07 October 2020

UPDATES: Highlights from the opening plenary sessions of the virtual 2020 CTSI Symposium, where speakers examined regulation, COVID-19, EU Exit and the future challenges facing trading standards.
 

CCAS ADR membership climbs

Posted: 05 October 2020

UPDATES: Consumer Codes Approval Scheme figures reveal strong growth in ADR participation, business membership and protected consumer spending, underlining increasing confidence in alternative dispute resolution.
 

COVID-19 scams evolving, says NTS

Posted: 29 September 2020

UPDATES: National Trading Standards warns that fraudsters are rapidly adapting COVID-19 scams, exploiting public concern over health products, government support and other pandemic-related developments.
 

Jury duty scam warning

Posted: 21 September 2020

UPDATES: CTSI is warning consumers about convincing scam text messages demanding payment to postpone jury service, highlighting key signs that distinguish fraudulent messages from genuine court communications.
 

CMA publishes weddings guidance

Posted: 08 September 2020

UPDATES: New CMA guidance explains consumers' rights when weddings are cancelled, postponed or rearranged because of COVID-19, helping couples and businesses understand refunds, contract changes and fair treatment during an exceptionally uncertain period.
 

Lockdown leads to romance scams

Posted: 04 September 2020

UPDATES: Isolation, furlough and social distancing created fresh opportunities for romance fraudsters, prompting renewed warnings about emotionally manipulative scams that exploit loneliness before persuading victims to hand over money.
 

UK ‘falling behind’ in IP protection

Posted: 03 September 2020

ANALYSIS: Counterfeiting experts argue the UK is struggling to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated intellectual property crime, examining the scale of organised criminal involvement, weaknesses in enforcement and the wider consequences for consumers, legitimate businesses and the economy.
 

COVID guidance for salons published

Posted: 02 September 2020

UPDATES: Newly published COVID-secure guidance gives hairdressers, barbers and beauty businesses practical advice on reopening safely, providing sector-specific measures to protect staff and customers as restrictions ease.
 

UK ECC staff could face axe

Posted: 20 August 2020

UPDATES: Uncertainty over future funding threatened the closure of the UK European Consumer Centre, raising concerns that specialist support for cross-border consumer disputes could disappear after the Brexit transition period.
 

In partnership against the pandemic

Posted: 13 August 2020

OPINION: Reflecting on the response to COVID-19, this piece explores how collaboration between OPSS, CTSI and local authority Trading Standards strengthened consumer protection, supported businesses and demonstrated the value of coordinated partnership working during a national emergency.
 

Bank security scam call emerges

Posted: 13 August 2020

UPDATES: Consumers are being warned about convincing scam calls claiming to come from their bank, with fraudsters persuading victims to transfer money or reveal sensitive information under the guise of investigating suspicious activity.