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: 02 July 2020
OPINION: Locked up in my bedroom, away from the noises of the Fortnite Victory Royale taking place in my son’s room, I am zoning into my work. I am...
Posted: 02 July 2020
OPINION: Having been away from the profession for over three years working in energy regulation, it is an inspiring time to be back to see the important and diverse...
Posted: 02 July 2020
OPINION: After months of twists and turns, the UK officially exited the EU at 11pm on January 31, 2020, and entered into the transition period which will end on...
Posted: 02 July 2020
OPINION: It’s late March. I’ve just had a food order delivered. It’s a fortnight after we booked one of the few remaining slots knowing that there was a good...
Posted: 17 December 2019
OPINION: Drawing on experiences filming Rogue Traders, Matt Allwright argues that weak regulation has allowed rogue letting agents to exploit tenants, and calls for stronger oversight of a rapidly expanding private rental sector.
Posted: 17 December 2019
OPINION: Much of everyday life depends on unseen systems of regulation that consumers rarely notice until they fail. This piece argues that dismissing essential protections as 'red tape' risks undermining the safeguards on which society relies.
Posted: 17 December 2019
OPINION: From defective tumble dryers to Grenfell, major product safety failures demonstrate the human cost of regulatory shortcomings. The article argues that preventing so-called everyday tragedies demands sustained commitment to effective enforcement.
Posted: 17 December 2019
OPINION: Test purchasing is often misunderstood despite its central role in preventing underage sales of knives and other restricted goods. This article defends the practice and explains why it remains an essential enforcement tool.
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: 01 August 2019
OPINION: CTSI Chief Executive Danny Ireland reflects on moving from banking into trading standards, leading organisational change, developing people and the priorities guiding the Institute's future direction.
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