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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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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.
 

CTSI warns on timeshare scams

Posted: 27 July 2018

UPDATES: Holidaymakers are being reminded to think carefully before accepting invitations to timeshare presentations. CTSI outlines the legal protections in place, the long-term financial commitments involved and the warning signs of high-pressure sales tactics.
 

New guidance for animal inspections

Posted: 27 July 2018

UPDATES: Newly published inspection guidance aims to improve consistency and evidence-based assessment of animal establishments, offering regulators detailed welfare and husbandry standards covering species from invertebrates to companion animals.
 

SafeStyle UK fined for aggressive tactics

Posted: 27 July 2018

UPDATES: SafeStyle UK has received one of West Yorkshire's largest consumer protection penalties after admitting aggressive and misleading sales practices, marking a significant prosecution by the region's multi-agency financial exploitation team.
 

Council team joins training scheme

Posted: 22 July 2018

UPDATES: Durham's regulatory services team is strengthening relationships with local businesses through communication and mentoring training, using the Better Business for All initiative to improve inspections, advice and mutual understanding.
 

Southwark confronts 'modern slavery'

Posted: 22 July 2018

UPDATES: Southwark Council's investigation into a licensed shop uncovered serious licensing breaches, smuggled alcohol and workers living in exploitative conditions, leading to licence revocation and wider action against modern slavery.
 

Bucks and Surrey TS wins award

Posted: 22 July 2018

UPDATES: Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards has been recognised by OPSS for outstanding leadership of the Primary Authority scheme, reflecting successful partnerships that help major businesses comply with regulations nationwide.
 

£1.6m POCA order for Operation Gleam

Posted: 25 June 2018

ANALYSIS: Operation Gleam began with unsafe tooth-whitening products at the Royal Welsh Show and grew into a multi-agency fraud investigation exposing eight years of phoenix companies, misleading sales and dangerous peroxide levels. Powys Trading Standards’ £1.6m POCA order showed how persistence, regional cooperation and financial investigation can turn a local enquiry into serious enforcement.
 

MEPs vote to wind back clocking

Posted: 18 June 2018

UPDATES: European proposals to tackle car clocking called for cross-border mileage registers, stronger odometer safeguards and action from manufacturers, as UK figures showed tampering rising sharply. CTSI’s call for a specific offence reflected mounting concern that legal loopholes, slow progress and weak safeguards were leaving used-car buyers exposed to fraud and safety risks.
 

Celebrating consumer heroes

Posted: 05 June 2018

UPDATES: The CTSI Hero Award 2018 set out to recognise people and groups whose actions had protected consumers, exposed rogue traders or raised awareness of trading standards issues. With MPs joining the ceremony at One Great George Street, the event promised to put bravery, public service and practical consumer protection in the spotlight.
 

RIBA calls for end to 'desktop studies'

Posted: 10 May 2018

UPDATES: Ahead of Dame Judith Hackitt's final report, the organisation sets out its position on building safety, outlining the reforms it believes are needed and the implications for regulators and consumer protection.
 

Fire safety tests come under fire

Posted: 25 April 2018

UPDATES: Fire safety testing commissioned by the Association of British Insurers examines the performance of building materials in more realistic fire scenarios, highlighting findings relevant to safety policy and enforcement.