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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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The Windrush Generation Game

Posted: 12 October 2023

ANALYSIS: Using the story of the Windrush generation as its starting point, this feature reflects on migration, identity and diversity within Trading Standards, examining how different life experiences can strengthen consumer protection and the profession itself.
 

Voices of experience

Posted: 12 October 2023

ANALYSIS: CTSI Chair Tendy Lindsay reflects on a career spanning nearly three decades, discussing the experiences that shaped her commitment to social justice, leadership and a more inclusive future for the Trading Standards profession.
 

CTSI welcomes anti-smoking plans

Posted: 05 October 2023

UPDATES: CTSI has welcomed Government plans to create a smoke-free generation by progressively raising the legal age for tobacco sales, alongside proposed measures to reduce children's access to and attraction towards vapes.
 

Single-use plastic banned in England

Posted: 02 October 2023

UPDATES: Nottinghamshire Trading Standards is reminding businesses that as of 1 October, the supply and sale of certain single-use plastic items is...
 

Motor Ombudsman gears up for Awards

Posted: 20 September 2023

UPDATES: The Motor Ombudsman is calling on motorists to reward good practice in the automotive sector by nominating businesses and individuals for...
 

Which? reveals pricing concerns

Posted: 16 September 2023

UPDATES: An investigation by consumer organisation Which? has found that supermarket chains Tesco and Sainsbury’s may be misleading customers into...
 

Louise Baxter joins TPO Board

Posted: 13 September 2023

UPDATES: The Property Ombudsman has appointed Louise Baxter, CTSI Lead Officer for Consumer Advice and Education, as a non-executive director of its...
 

E-bike safety resources published

Posted: 12 September 2023

UPDATES: Following a series of deadly fires caused by lithium batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters, the Office for Product Safety and...
 

Govt launches trading consultation

Posted: 07 September 2023

UPDATES: The Government has launched a consultation designed to help improve transparency, fairness and clarity for shoppers following the publication of...
 

CTSI Hero Awards call for nominations

Posted: 04 September 2023

UPDATES: Nominations are closing for the CTSI Hero Awards, which recognise trading standards officers, scam victims, charities, businesses and others who have made an outstanding contribution to consumer protection.
 

Codes and the value of independence

Posted: 31 August 2023

OPINION: The one thing we can all be certain of is change. Whether it’s a change in regulations, customer needs, availability...
 

Fraud victim care unit rolled out

Posted: 22 August 2023

UPDATES: A nationwide rollout of the Action Fraud National Economic Crime Victim Care Unit means every police force in England and Wales can now offer specialist support to fraud victims, helping thousands avoid repeat scams while preventing millions of pounds in further losses.
 

Suffolk TS on trail of convicted fraudster

Posted: 21 August 2023

UPDATES: Suffolk Trading Standards is appealing for information on convicted fraudster Wayne Parker, who absconded before sentencing after obtaining more than £765,000 through deception and is believed to have continued evading capture across several regions.
 

Magnetic water balloon warning

Posted: 17 August 2023

UPDATES: Consumers are being urged to stop using certain magnetic reusable water balloons after OPSS identified products containing dangerously powerful accessible magnets that can cause fatal internal injuries if swallowed.
 

New property guidance published

Posted: 17 August 2023

UPDATES: Revised National Trading Standards guidance aims to bring greater consistency to the way estate and letting agents describe property listings, reducing consumer confusion and helping businesses meet their legal obligations.
 

Obituary: Dr Robert Holmes-Henderson

Posted: 15 August 2023

UPDATES: Colleagues pay tribute to Dr Robert Holmes-Henderson, whose five decades of service as an inspector, manager, lecturer, examiner and author left a lasting mark on Trading Standards, professional education and quality assurance.
 

Obituary: Philip Bottomley FCTSI

Posted: 07 August 2023

UPDATES: A tribute to Philip Bottomley FCTSI reflects on a distinguished Trading Standards career spanning local government, national service and professional leadership, celebrating the lasting impact he made on colleagues and the profession.
 

CMA launches will-writing probe

Posted: 07 August 2023

UPDATES: The Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into the will-writing sector, seeking evidence of unfair practices and inviting consumers, representative bodies and industry stakeholders to help shape possible future action.
 

Product Safety Review launched

Posted: 03 August 2023

UPDATES: A new Product Safety Review sets out proposals for reforming the UK's product safety framework. The report examines emerging risks, regulatory challenges and the evidence needed to strengthen consumer protection.
 

Govt announces UKCA U-turn

Posted: 01 August 2023

UPDATES: The Government has reversed plans to phase out CE marking, confirming that UKCA and CE markings can continue to be used in Great Britain and providing businesses with greater regulatory certainty.