UK product safety review: call for evidence
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Detail of outcome
There were 158 responses to our consultation and we received further feedback during 8 roundtable discussions, attended by 80 organisations. We will use the information supplied, alongside wider evidence and research, to shape policy proposals for the UK’s product safety framework, to ensure it is future facing and optimised for UK consumers, businesses, and enforcement agencies.
Original call for evidence
Call for evidence description
The government is committed to ensuring that only safe products can be legally placed on the market now and in the future. But the world in which we operate is changing and it is important that the framework that protects consumers from unsafe products is reviewed and updated where necessary, to deal with new and novel products or business models.
This is also an opportunity for us to invite and listen to a wide range of views on the UK’s overarching product safety regulations so that any prospective reform results in a product safety framework that is fit for the future – protecting people and supporting both growth and investment.
We want to hear from the broad range of individuals, businesses and organisations that interact with all aspects of product safety, including manufacturers, trade associations, consumers and consumer organisations.
We are looking for evidence in the following areas:
- product design, manufacture and placing on the market
- new models of supply
- new products and product lifecycles
- enforcement considerations
- a diverse and inclusive product safety framework
Note: Closing date extended to 17 June 2021 from 3 June 2021 to allow more time to respond in the light of COVID-19 and the run-up to the local elections.
Government to modernise product safety laws to ensure they’re fit for 21st century
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Last updated 25 November 2021 + show all updates
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Revised version of the response document published with updated list of contributors.
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Consultation response published.
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Closing date extended to 17 June 2021 from 3 June 2021 to allow more time to respond in the light of COVID-19 and the run-up to the local elections.
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First published.