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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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Focus on trading standards’ value
Posted: 16 May 2018
UPDATES: National evidence has highlighted the pressures facing trading standards, but demonstrating local economic value, consumer protection outcomes and community impact is becoming equally important in securing future investment.
Govt tackles rogue letting agents
Posted: 14 May 2018
ANALYSIS: Government promises to reform the lettings sector are examined alongside long-standing concerns over enforcement, regulation and consumer protection, asking whether the latest proposals will finally deliver meaningful change.
Safety & Standards: the road ahead
Posted: 13 May 2018
ANALYSIS: The creation of the Office for Product Safety and Standards marked a major shift in the UK's product safety landscape, but questions remain over recalls, enforcement powers and restoring public confidence after high-profile fires.
Detriment in the digital age
Posted: 12 May 2018
ANALYSIS: The Government's consumer markets Green Paper places digital platforms, data and online markets at the centre of reform, prompting trading standards to consider how local enforcement must evolve for the digital economy.
CPPD Module 14: Car Hire
Posted: 12 May 2018
DEVELOPMENT: Car hire complaints can involve suppliers, brokers, comparison sites and insurers. This module explains the market structure, common problems, relevant consumer law and practical enforcement issues around charges, damage disputes and unfair terms.
Matt Allwright: Offensive Weapons
Posted: 12 May 2018
OPINION: Matt Allwright reflects on the debate surrounding offensive weapons, including so-called zombie knives, asking whether legislation alone can tackle the problem and what role enforcement and wider society should play.
Interview: Andrew Griffiths
Posted: 12 May 2018
OPINION: Andrew Griffiths discusses his early priorities as Small Business Minister, including product safety, consumer markets, regulatory reform and the role of Trading Standards in supporting fair competition and business confidence.
A blueprint for a better Brexit?
Posted: 12 May 2018
OPINION: Brexit, the consumer green paper and shifting political priorities created an uncertain moment for consumer protection. This piece assesses whether reform could strengthen enforcement or leave Trading Standards facing familiar pressures.
Sticking to your pricing principles
Posted: 12 May 2018
ANALYSIS: Pricing law relies heavily on principles rather than rigid rules. This feature examines how traders, regulators and guidance bodies interpret fairness in practice, and why inconsistent price presentation can damage consumer trust.
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.
RIBA calls for end to 'desktop studies'
Posted: 10 May 2018
UPDATES: Ahead of Dame Judith Hackitt's final report, the organisation sets out its position on building safety, outlining the reforms it believes are needed and the implications for regulators and consumer protection.
Obituary: Tony Williams
Posted: 04 May 2018
UPDATES: A tribute to Tony Williams remembers a highly respected food safety specialist whose expertise in fertilisers and feeding stuffs earned recognition across Europe and lasting admiration from colleagues.
Obituary: Sid Horsell
Posted: 04 May 2018
UPDATES: Remembering Sid Horsell, this tribute traces a life of public service, professional dedication and commitment to Trading Standards, from his early career and National Service to his lasting contribution to colleagues.
Fire safety tests come under fire
Posted: 25 April 2018
UPDATES: Fire safety testing commissioned by the Association of British Insurers examines the performance of building materials in more realistic fire scenarios, highlighting findings relevant to safety policy and enforcement.
Obituary: Regina Kibel MBE VP
Posted: 28 February 2018
UPDATES: A tribute to Regina Kibel MBE VP, whose lifelong commitment to professional education helped generations of trading standards officers gain their qualifications and whose support for the Institute continued well into retirement, including its journey towards Chartered status.
Obituary: Brian Smith
Posted: 25 January 2018
UPDATES: Colleagues remember Brian Smith's outstanding contribution to consumer protection, from pioneering doorstep crime initiatives to championing work against nuisance calls, celebrating a career that left a lasting legacy across Scotland and the wider profession.
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.
CPPD Module 13: Roofing Scams
Posted: 15 January 2018
DEVELOPMENT: Drawing on years as an expert witness, this CPPD module explains how roofing scams escalate from minor repairs to costly frauds, highlighting the warning signs investigators should recognise.
Controlling animal disease
Posted: 15 January 2018
ANALYSIS: The forthcoming Animal Health Law Regulation places new expectations on animal professionals and competent authorities, raising important questions about expertise, resources and enforcement as the UK prepares for a changing regulatory landscape after leaving the EU.
Rethinking the 'red tape' attitude
Posted: 15 January 2018
ANALYSIS: Drawing on the lessons of Grenfell and the evolution of 'better regulation', this article challenges decades of anti-regulation rhetoric and argues that dismissing enforcement as 'red tape' has weakened consumer protection and public safety.
