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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Posted: 08 January 2020
ANALYSIS: High-profile tragedies have pushed product safety up the consumer agenda, prompting closer attention to children’s products, accident prevention, OPSS priorities and the role of trading standards enforcement.
Posted: 18 December 2019
ANALYSIS: Cheap festive bargains can carry hidden risks. As Christmas spending rises, this article explains how unsafe lights, decorations and seasonal products reach the market, and offers practical advice for safer shopping.
Posted: 30 October 2019
UPDATES: CTSI urges families to keep safety at the centre of Halloween and Bonfire Night, warning against cheap costumes, counterfeit goods and unsafe firework use as stretched trading standards teams face seasonal risks.
Posted: 25 October 2019
OPINION: Halloween’s rise as a consumer event brings real product safety risks, from flammable costumes and unsafe accessories to online purchases that may not meet UK standards. Practical checks can prevent a frightening celebration becoming a lasting injury.
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.
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.
Posted: 06 August 2019
UPDATES: Following a tragic child's death, Trading Standards is urging parents to check window blinds comply with safety requirements and to understand the simple measures that can prevent fatal blind cord accidents.
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.
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.
Posted: 21 February 2019
ANALYSIS: From traditional toys to emerging trends, a visit to the 2019 Toy Fair offers a closer look at product safety, innovation and the challenges facing manufacturers, retailers and enforcement professionals.
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