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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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Underage nicotine product sales rise

Posted: 17 October 2019

UPDATES: CTSI’s latest Tobacco Control Survey shows a sharp rise in illegal underage sales of nicotine-inhaling products, with vaping shops prominent among failures and funding cuts limiting the frontline response.
 

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.
 

TS 'not ready' for no-deal Brexit

Posted: 09 October 2019

UPDATES: CTSI warns that trading standards services are not ready for a no-deal Brexit, citing untested retained EU law, loss of EU database access, new conformity procedures and deep cuts to local enforcement capacity.
 

Blind cord safety campaign launched

Posted: 09 October 2019

UPDATES: A new OPSS campaign highlights the fatal risk posed by loose blind cords, urging parents, carers and employers to secure older blinds with proper safety devices and keep cords away from young children.
 

Blind cord safety campaign launched

Posted: 08 October 2019

UPDATES: Parents, carers and employers are being urged to check older blinds fitted before 2014, as OPSS and CTSI warn that simple devices such as cleats, tidies and tensioners can prevent child strangulation deaths.
 

AI versus the fraudsters

Posted: 08 October 2019

ANALYSIS: Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful weapon against fraud. This feature examines emerging AI tools, collaborative research and how the technology can help investigators detect and disrupt increasingly sophisticated scams.
 

Matt Allwright on CCAS' rogues gallery

Posted: 25 September 2019

UPDATES: Consumer champion Matt Allwright reflects on the tactics used by rogue traders, the harm caused to vulnerable consumers and the continuing value of the Approved Code Scheme in promoting trustworthy businesses.
 

UK ECC advises on Thomas Cook

Posted: 24 September 2019

UPDATES: Following the collapse of Thomas Cook, UK ECC explains travellers' rights, outlining the protections available under ATOL and other routes to refunds, assistance and financial recovery.
 

Whirlpool releases recall data

Posted: 18 September 2019

UPDATES: Whirlpool has released further information on its tumble dryer recall programme, including repair and replacement figures and updated guidance for affected consumers.
 

Not good enough to be true

Posted: 18 September 2019

ANALYSIS: The dangers of counterfeit and unlicensed cosmetic products extend far beyond unqualified practitioners. This analysis explores the illicit supply chain, consumer risks and enforcement challenges.
 

FSA publishes enforcement data

Posted: 06 September 2019

UPDATES: Newly published Food Standards Agency enforcement statistics provide a national picture of food law activity, offering valuable insight into inspection programmes and local authority enforcement performance.
 

Underage knife sales data revealed

Posted: 29 August 2019

UPDATES: Newly released National Trading Standards test purchase figures reveal the scale of illegal underage knife sales, informing efforts to improve retailer compliance and public safety.
 

Obituary: David Leith Slipper

Posted: 19 August 2019

UPDATES: Colleagues remember David Leith Slipper's distinguished career in trading standards, reflecting on his professional achievements, dedication to public service and the lasting impact he made across the profession.
 

Vigilance urged to combat ASF

Posted: 16 August 2019

UPDATES: A government campaign on African swine fever prompts renewed calls for vigilance as Trading Standards, farmers and food businesses work to prevent the disease entering the UK through imported pork products.
 

Enforcement and the environment

Posted: 01 August 2019

ANALYSIS: From illegal waste to plastic pollution and 'fatbergs', environmental harms increasingly intersect with consumer protection. This feature explores where trading standards can influence behaviour, enforcement and sustainability.
 

The policy game-changer

Posted: 01 August 2019

ANALYSIS: Proposed reforms to consumer enforcement could reshape the relationship between national and local trading standards. As government considers new powers and structures, the profession weighs the opportunities alongside the risks.
 

Interview: Danny Ireland

Posted: 01 August 2019

OPINION: CTSI Chief Executive Danny Ireland reflects on moving from banking into trading standards, leading organisational change, developing people and the priorities guiding the Institute's future direction.
 

The cost of compliance

Posted: 16 July 2019

ANALYSIS: Businesses investing heavily to meet regulatory requirements can be left at a disadvantage when competitors ignore the rules. This feature examines how inconsistent enforcement undermines compliance and fair competition.
 

Playing policy whack-a-mole

Posted: 16 July 2019

OPINION: Effective policy work depends on far more than good arguments. Reflecting on CTSI's strengths and frustrations, this column explores the realities of influencing government on behalf of the trading standards profession.
 

Fraud prevention service wins award

Posted: 11 July 2019

UPDATES: KwikChex receives a CTSI Hero Award in recognition of its sustained work tackling timeshare fraud, supporting trading standards investigations, providing expert evidence and helping consumers targeted by organised scammers.