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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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Questions raised on Weapons Bill

Posted: 30 January 2019

UPDATES: CTSI has raised questions in the House of Lords over proposed Offensive Weapons Bill amendments covering acid sales to minors and online sales of dangerous weapons, seeking clarity on enforcement and practical impact.
 

Obituary: Geoff Peck

Posted: 28 January 2019

UPDATES: Colleagues pay tribute to Geoffrey Peck, respected Accredited Financial Investigator and CTSI Affiliate Member, reflecting on his career, commitment to Trading Standards and the lasting impact he made on those who worked alongside him.
 

Crucial day for appliance safety

Posted: 24 January 2019

UPDATES: Register My Appliance Day highlights the life-saving importance of registering household appliances, explaining how improved product traceability helps manufacturers contact owners quickly when urgent safety recalls are issued.
 

Bucks TS becomes ASA legal backstop

Posted: 23 January 2019

UPDATES: Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards takes on a new national enforcement role as the Advertising Standards Authority's legal backstop, strengthening action against persistent breaches of advertising rules.
 

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.
 

Elite sniffer dog threatened by gangs

Posted: 23 January 2019

UPDATES: Specialist detection dog Scamp, whose work has helped uncover illegal tobacco and other criminal activity, becomes the target of organised crime gangs, underlining the growing risks faced by enforcement teams.
 

Joint operation seizes fake goods

Posted: 22 January 2019

UPDATES: A multi-agency operation involving Trading Standards, police and industry partners removes large quantities of counterfeit goods from circulation, demonstrating the value of coordinated enforcement against organised counterfeit networks.
 

Obituary: Harold Yeoman

Posted: 21 January 2019

UPDATES: Friends and former colleagues remember Harold Yeoman, celebrating a lifetime of public service, professional achievement and lasting contributions to Trading Standards and consumer protection.
 

TS at forefront of Lords debates

Posted: 18 January 2019

UPDATES: Consumer protection issues dominate House of Lords debates as peers examine the implications of Brexit for enforcement, cross-border cooperation and the future of key consumer protection arrangements.
 

'Fine to Flush' standard published

Posted: 16 January 2019

UPDATES: Water UK’s new Fine to Flush standard gives consumers a clearer way to identify wet wipes that can be safely flushed, marking a practical step in the fight against sewer blockages and fatbergs.
 

Oxfordshire shop loses alcohol licence

Posted: 16 January 2019

UPDATES: Oxfordshire Trading Standards investigations have led to a shop losing its alcohol licence, demonstrating how repeated enforcement work can remove trading privileges when businesses fail to comply.
 

Nuisance pension calls banned

Posted: 10 January 2019

UPDATES: New legislation banning nuisance pension cold calls aims to protect consumers from high-pressure approaches and scams, particularly where retirement savings are placed at risk by unwanted contact.
 

CTSI approves Home Builders Code

Posted: 04 January 2019

UPDATES: CTSI approval of the Consumer Code for Home Builders strengthens standards for the marketing, purchase and sale of new homes, giving buyers clearer expectations of service and redress.
 

Fakes warning for Christmas shoppers

Posted: 22 December 2018

UPDATES: Christmas shoppers are warned to avoid counterfeit toys and other fake goods, with trading standards highlighting risks that go beyond poor value to include serious product safety concerns.
 

West Yorks tackles illicit tobacco

Posted: 14 December 2018

UPDATES: West Yorkshire’s Illegal Tobacco Team has been recognised for its work tackling cheap and illicit tobacco, reflecting the role of coordinated enforcement in disrupting local supply networks.
 

New rail ombudsman launches

Posted: 03 December 2018

UPDATES: CTSI has approved the new Rail Ombudsman as an authorised ADR body, giving passengers an independent route for unresolved complaints about rail travel.
 

Countdown to Christmas safety

Posted: 01 December 2018

UPDATES: The Christmas Safety Advent Calendar from JTS, CTSI and OPSS offers a seasonal route into product safety advice, helping consumers spot risks during a busy buying period.
 

CTSI Scotland hosts best practice event

Posted: 01 December 2018

UPDATES: CTSI Scotland’s Best Practice in Trading Standards event brought consumer protection experts together to share professional learning, practical approaches and examples of effective local enforcement.
 

Obituary: Peter James Cave

Posted: 30 November 2018

UPDATES: Peter James Cave’s obituary marks the passing of a pioneering and good-humoured trading standards professional whose career and character left a strong impression on colleagues.
 

Win an Amazon Echo Dot!

Posted: 28 November 2018

UPDATES: JTS is inviting readers to watch its National Consumer Week video and subscribe for the chance to win an Amazon Echo Dot, using a giveaway to widen campaign engagement.