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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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Caravan hire fraudster fined

Posted: 06 October 2022

UPDATES: A fraudster who accepted payments for caravan holidays that never materialised has been fined following a Trading Standards investigation into a series of holiday booking scams.
 

Restaurant fined over allergens

Posted: 23 July 2021

UPDATES: An Indian restaurant in Derby has been fined for selling a m...
 

Takeaway fined over unsafe food

Posted: 18 February 2020

UPDATES: A takeaway in Derby has been fined £4,000 and ordered to pay costs of £3,900 after pleading guilty to selling unsafe food, following a prose.
 

Fake vehicle stamp fraudster jailed

Posted: 29 August 2019

UPDATES: A Leicester Trading Standards investigation exposed a prolific online seller of counterfeit vehicle service stamps used to falsify service histories. The case highlights the scale of document fraud and the risks it poses to motorists buying used vehicles.
 

Company directors sentenced for fraud

Posted: 26 March 2019

UPDATES: Three company directors have been sentenced for fraud linked to the servicing and repair of Dyson vacuum cleaners, following a Trading Standards investigation into dishonest business practices affecting consumers.
 

Farmer fined over dead animals

Posted: 26 February 2019

UPDATES: A Derbyshire farmer and butcher has been fined after failing to dispose of animal carcasses promptly, illustrating the legal responsibilities surrounding animal by-products and the public health risks of non-compliance.
 

Landlord prosecuted in landmark case

Posted: 23 January 2019

UPDATES: A landmark prosecution sees a Lincoln landlord convicted after knowingly allowing premises to be used for serious illicit tobacco and alcohol offending, reinforcing the consequences of facilitating organised criminal activity.
 

Illicit cigarettes seized in Staffs

Posted: 27 July 2018

UPDATES: Staffordshire's latest crackdown on illicit tobacco uncovered a quarter of a million illegal cigarettes and large quantities of hand-rolling tobacco, highlighting the scale of organised criminal activity and the continuing value of public intelligence.

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