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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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Jail for Oxfordshire rogue roofers

Posted: 24 January 2023

UPDATES: Rogue traders who targeted an elderly homeowner with worthless roofing work have been jailed after expert evidence exposed the scale of the fraud.
 

Illicit vapes seized at Kent border

Posted: 23 January 2023

UPDATES: A major border operation intercepted more than 315,000 illegal vaping devices, highlighting the scale of the illicit market and the growing importance of coordinated enforcement at ports.
 

KCC TS launches cost-of-living videos

Posted: 19 December 2022

UPDATES: Kent Trading Standards has launched cost-of-living videos offering practical advice to help households and businesses avoid scams and make informed consumer decisions.
 

Shop fined for unsafe furniture

Posted: 22 September 2022

UPDATES: A Romford furniture retailer has been fined after chairs failed fire safety tests and continued to be sold despite a suspension notice, underlining the risks posed by unsafe upholstered goods.
 

KCC TS seizes counterfeit goods

Posted: 18 August 2022

UPDATES: Kent County Council Trading Standards seized a significant haul of counterfeit goods in a coordinated operation, underlining the continuing threat posed by fake products and the importance of disrupting illicit supply chains.
 

Shopkeeper jailed over illicit tobacco

Posted: 17 August 2022

UPDATES: A retailer has been jailed following offences involving illicit tobacco, highlighting the serious consequences of organised illegal tobacco trading and the ongoing efforts to protect legitimate businesses and consumers.
 

Illegal shisha tobacco seller fined

Posted: 09 August 2022

UPDATES: An illegal shisha tobacco seller has been fined after enforcement action exposed breaches of trading laws. The case reinforces the importance of tackling the illicit tobacco market and protecting public health.
 

Farmer guilty of breaking TB rules

Posted: 05 July 2022

UPDATES: A prosecution by Oxfordshire Trading Standards over repeated breaches of bovine tuberculosis controls and livestock traceability highlights the legal responsibilities placed on animal keepers and the consequences of failing to comply.
 

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.
 

Illegal e-cigarettes discovered for sale

Posted: 09 September 2021

UPDATES: Oxfordshire County Council Trading Standards is warning the public about the dangers of illegal, disposable e-cigarettes after discovering them on sale in the county. Officers seized the products from 13...

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