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: 06 March 2025
SPONSORED: Entries are now open for the 2025 Touchstone Award, celebrating innovative Trading Standards work that promotes the importance of hallmarking and consumer protection across the UK.
Posted: 12 August 2024
SPONSORED: The British Hallmarking Council is inviting entries for the 2024 HALO Award, recognising online jewellers who help consumers understand hallmarks and avoid misleading descriptions when buying precious-metal jewellery.
Posted: 08 July 2024
SPONSORED: As illicit and non-compliant vapes place growing pressure on enforcement teams, Inter Scientific explains how laboratory expertise and a free compliance database are helping Trading Standards identify products, support investigations and protect consumers.
Posted: 17 January 2024
SPONSORED: The British Hallmarking Council's Touchstone Awards recognise outstanding Trading Standards work, celebrating innovative enforcement and partnership initiatives that deliver real consumer protection.
Posted: 14 December 2023
SPONSORED: With Trading Standards teams under sustained financial pressure, this opinion piece examines how industry partnerships, intellectual property owners and collaborative enforcement can help fill resource gaps while supporting action against organised counterfeit crime.
Posted: 09 May 2022
SPONSORED: Consumer protection applies as much to diamonds as to everyday essentials. This piece argues that product confidence, accurate descriptions and effective enforcement remain vital even in markets often seen as luxury purchases.
Posted: 07 February 2022
SPONSORED: The IPO’s five-year counter-infringement strategy sets out a more coordinated approach to IP crime, built around partnership, leadership, education and a 4Ps framework linking Trading Standards, Border Force, police, industry and government.
Posted: 26 May 2021
SPONSORED: Roller blinds are presented as a practical home-office upgrade, with step-by-step guidance on measuring for recess or exact fits, ordering made-to-measure blinds and installing brackets safely and straight.
Posted: 11 January 2021
SPONSORED: Clean, well-maintained fleet vehicles do more than project a professional image - they can reduce running costs, improve fuel efficiency, extend vehicle life and help keep drivers safe on the road.
Posted: 06 January 2020
SPONSORED: Choosing the right garden office involves more than appearance alone. From purpose and planning considerations to size, layout and installation, this guide outlines the key factors to weigh before making a long-term investment.