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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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Obituary: Gordon Beresford

Posted: 15 November 2022

UPDATES: Gordon Beresford's remarkable life is remembered through his wartime childhood, distinguished Trading Standards career and enduring contribution to professional standards and education.
 

New routes into the TS profession

Posted: 14 November 2022

OPINION: CTSI Chair Tendy Lindsay sets out her vision for a more inclusive profession, arguing that apprenticeships, wider recruitment and greater diversity are essential to Trading Standards' future.
 

CTSI 2022 Year Ahead Conference

Posted: 07 November 2022

UPDATES: CTSI's Year Ahead Conference brings together regulatory leaders to examine emerging challenges, share practical insight and discuss priorities shaping consumer protection in the year ahead.
 

Trading Standards Wales Week

Posted: 23 October 2022

UPDATES: The first Trading Standards Wales Week highlights age-restricted sales, vehicle sales, allergens, greenwashing, online scams and counterfeit goods, while making the case for the profession's wider public value amid funding pressure.
 

Cost-of-living risks revealed in report

Posted: 21 October 2022

UPDATES: ACTSO's latest impact report links the cost-of-living crisis to rising scams, counterfeit goods, unsafe products, illicit tobacco and food fraud, while showing more than £548m of consumer detriment prevented by Trading Standards.
 

CTSI marks Black History Month

Posted: 20 October 2022

UPDATES: CTSI London Branch marked Black History Month with sessions on hidden Black history, race legislation and the importance of cultural understanding in helping Trading Standards engage fairly with diverse communities and businesses.
 

Interview: Tendy Lindsay

Posted: 30 September 2022

OPINION: CTSI Chair Tendy Lindsay reflects on why diversity and inclusion must be embedded throughout the profession, from recruitment and qualifications to enforcement, leadership and community engagement.
 

LTS Week starts with focus on vapes

Posted: 26 September 2022

UPDATES: London Trading Standards Week opened with a focus on illegal vaping products, after authorities across the capital seized almost £10m worth of non-compliant devices and stepped up action on underage sales.
 

Obituary: Eifion Huws

Posted: 11 September 2022

UPDATES: A tribute to Eifion Huws reflects on his long service in Gwynedd and Anglesey Trading Standards, his expertise in weights and measures, and the warmth, mentoring and professionalism remembered by colleagues.
 

Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022

Posted: 11 September 2022

UPDATES: CTSI pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting on her lifelong service, the Institute's Royal Charter connection and the significance of her death for the Trading Standards profession and the wider United Kingdom.
 

Voices from the Front Line

Posted: 25 August 2022

OPINION: Drawing on frontline experience in property and lettings enforcement, Emma Cooke reflects on the sector's challenges, the impact of recent reforms and the continuing need for effective consumer protection.
 

Trading Standards: A lifelong ally

Posted: 25 August 2022

ANALYSIS: Looking beyond individual cases, this feature examines how Trading Standards quietly protects consumers throughout their lives, preventing harm, supporting fair markets and delivering benefits that often go unnoticed.
 

Interview: Lord Jamie Lindsay

Posted: 25 August 2022

OPINION: Lord Jamie Lindsay discusses his long-standing commitment to consumer protection, the importance of maintaining consumer confidence and the role effective regulation plays in supporting both the economy and public trust.
 

The impact of Trading Standards

Posted: 06 July 2022

OPINION: Consumer confidence depends on effective enforcement, argues this commentary, which links rising levels of consumer detriment with the essential role Trading Standards plays in protecting legitimate businesses, supporting economic growth and maintaining trust in the marketplace.
 

The CoF's supporting role

Posted: 06 July 2022

ANALYSIS: The CTSI College of Fellows provides emergency welfare support, education grants, research funding and professional expertise to members and their families. This feature explores how the charity is helping the profession through financial assistance, career development and a growing network of support.
 

Look for the ‘ubuntu’ in you

Posted: 27 June 2022

OPINION: Drawing on the African concept of ubuntu, this reflective piece considers compassion, shared responsibility and leadership, encouraging Trading Standards professionals to recognise how individual actions shape colleagues, communities and the wider profession.
 

CTSI Conference 2022 preview

Posted: 08 June 2022

UPDATES: From keynote sessions and masterclasses to networking, exhibitions and specialist workshops, this preview outlines what delegates can expect from the 2022 CTSI Conference in Bristol and why this year's programme promises broad professional value.
 

Obituary: Dawn Dowling

Posted: 25 May 2022

UPDATES: Colleagues pay tribute to Dawn Dowling, remembering her dedication, warmth and lasting contribution to Trading Standards as friends and family gather to celebrate a life that touched so many across the profession.
 

CTSI makes senior appointments

Posted: 01 April 2022

UPDATES: CTSI has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointments of Riyad Islam as Director of Finance and Corporate Services and Duncan Stephenson as Director of Policy and Public Affairs, outlining the experience and priorities both bring to their new roles.
 

Fighting the good fight

Posted: 23 March 2022

ANALYSIS: As trading standards faces shrinking resources and expanding responsibilities, leading voices from across the profession examine how its adaptability can remain a strength without diluting professional identity, exploring leadership, resilience, partnership working and the future direction of the service.