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Government publishes response to its consultation on upgrading the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
The winners have been announced in the Regulatory Excellence Awards 2019, organised by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Restrictions on phthalates will come into force on 22 July 2019 for most electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
May 10 deadline looms for Regulatory Excellence Awards entries.
Government publishes design for the UK marking that would apply to certain products sold in the UK if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A new video for manufacturers and suppliers highlights guidance on how to plan for a timely and effective response if a safety issue is identified.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), set up to identify consumer risks and manage responses to large-scale product safety issues, is a year old.
The Government Chemist team responds to the Food Standards Agency review on how food standards work is delivered across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Action being taken as a result of the Call for Evidence on the sale and use of laser pointers.
Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) calls on sellers to take proper responsibility for checking what cannot be sold and buyers urged to check before they buy online as part of International Product Safety week.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards is raising consumer awareness to help protect the public as they enjoy fireworks and fancy-dress this party season.
Office for Product Safety and Standards launches first ever strategy to further enhance the UK’s world-leading product safety regime
An investigation into the fridge freezer involved in the Grenfell Tower fire has confirmed there is no need for further action.
BSI Code of Practice will help businesses understand what to do if their product needs to be recalled.
Hardwood Dimensions (Holdings) Ltd fined £4,000 for failure to ensure product was made from legally-harvested timber
The new office will further enhance the UK’s world-leading product safety system and give consumers the highest ever levels of protection.
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