Office For Product Safety And Standards
December 2025
Safety Alert issued for baby sleep pillows
Urgent safety check for 85,000 tumble dryers
November 2025
OPSS launches new online product safety campaign
October 2025
Warning of new variant of dangerous baby self-feeding products
Call for data: safety of cosmetic ingredients
September 2025
Haier to restart heat pump tumble dryer safety repair programme
August 2025
OPSS launches new small hazards, big harm campaign
July 2025
OPSS issues stop warning for 17,000 heat pump tumble dryer owners
New members appointed to OPSS Advisory Board
May 2025
New posters promoting button battery safety
March 2025
OPSS launches new baby sleeping products resources
OPSS adds translations to safety videos for gig economy sector
February 2025
OPSS warning on dangerous UPP e-bike batteries
January 2025
Government publishes research report into e-bike battery safety
Update to furniture fire safety review
December 2024
E-bike battery statutory guidelines launch
November 2024
Luxury yacht maker fined after breaching timber laws
October 2024
Stay safe this fireworks season
OPSS issues children’s Halloween costume warning
OPSS issues cosmetics reminder on banned chemical
September 2024
OPSS sponsored BSI PAS 7770 has been published
OPSS issues Safety Alert to warn of the risks of water beads
August 2024
Product Safety Database annual report published
Product safety recalls: summer safety 2024
July 2024
Members wanted for new OPSS Register of Child Health Specialists
February 2024
Print and digitally designed OPSS Delivery Report now available
January 2024
OPSS takes enforcement action over dangerous e-bike battery
December 2023
Call for Data: Nanomaterials in Cosmetics
OPSS issues Christmas call for gas hob corrective action
Important Safety Message for e-bike or e-scooter owners or buyers
October 2023
OPSS highlights unsafe Halloween products
Product Safety Database annual reports for 2021-22 and 2022-23 published
September 2023
2022-23 Section 70 Weights and Measures Report Published
OPSS publishes consumer information on e-bike and e-scooter battery safety
OPSS adds two additional brands to gas hob safety list
August 2023
OPSS updates advice after issuing gas hob suspension notices
OPSS warns of magnetic reusable water balloons danger
OPSS consults on smarter regulations in boost for business
July 2023
Consumers urged to check Vevor products
OPSS Issues Gas Hob Suspension Notices
June 2023
More members wanted for OPSS Registers of Specialists
May 2023
UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies service redesign
April 2023
Business Minister Hosts Online Marketplace Round Table
March 2023
New UK Safety Alert issued for angle grinder attachments
December 2022
Urgent Safety Alert issued for baby self-feeding products
November 2022
Urgent Safety Alert issued for baby self-feeding pillows
OPSS intervenes on dangerous Glen Dimplex gas cookers
September 2022
August 2022
User research opportunity for redesign of UKMCAB service
OPSS Issues Grill Safety Warning
July 2022
Planned changes to toys and cosmetics regulations
New call for UK public to stop using heated hairbrush and dryer model
UK public urged to stop using heated hairbrush and dryer model
April 2022
New register of specialists to advise on construction products
New product recalls and alerts site
Awards open to celebrate regulatory excellence
Hidden danger in your home: button batteries and powerful magnets
March 2022
OPSS supports new guide for bringing safe products to market
November 2021
Whirlpool tumble dryer recall update
Buy toys safely this Christmas
GOVERNMENT ISSUES ONLINE MARKETPLACES PRODUCT SAFETY MESSAGE
October 2021
September 2021
OPSS raises awareness on magnets safety
July 2021
Stay safe on your summer holiday
June 2021
More unsafe magnetic products removed from sale following OPSS action
UK Safety Alert issued for angle grinder chainsaw disc attachment
Furniture company fined for importing illegal timber
NAO report on UK product safety system
OPSS Regulatory Excellence Awards 2021 winners announced
May 2021
OPSS supports new standard for battery safety
OPSS announces the Regulatory Excellence Awards 2021 finalists
UK Safety Alert issued for small high-powered magnetic products
April 2021
OPSS supports AMDEA product registration campaign
March 2021
OPSS launches magnet safety campaign
Call for trials of age-verification technology in alcohol sales
February 2021
New blind cord safety campaign
January 2021
OPSS Awards return to celebrate regulatory excellence in challenging times
New button battery safety campaign
New national construction products regulator announced
Guidance published to support business following deal with European Union
November 2020
Guidance for businesses on the end of the EU Transition Period
October 2020
OPSS launches firework safety campaign
New register of specialists to advise on chemical matters
August 2020
May 2020
Clamping down on risk of unsafe PPE
Guidance published for Small-Scale Manufacturers of COVID-19 Personal Prote…
April 2020
Whirlpool to recall a further 55,000 washing machines
Supporting the frontline against the pandemic
October 2019
If you’re going out to scare, know what to wear
Check your blind cords and keep your home safe
August 2019
Cornwall Council Local Authority of the Year
Highly Commended Business Advice and Support Partnership
Regulatory Excellence Awards Highly Commended Hillingdon Ports Team
July 2019
Using National Inspection Strategies to tailor proactive intervention and r…
Government responds to furniture consultation
June 2019
Button batteries campaign: how to stay safe
Regulatory Excellence Awards winners announced
Restrictions to be extended on products containing plasticising chemicals
Birthday Honours at the Office for Product Safety and Standards
May 2019
Regulatory Excellence Awards finalists announced
April 2019
Make safety your priority when working with chainsaws
Marking five years of the Regulators’ Code
March 2019
Primary Authority supporting English tourism
January 2019
New video help for businesses to tackle product safety issues
Office for Product Safety and Standards marks first anniversary
December 2018
12 rules to help you shop safely for children this Christmas
November 2018
Safer online shopping and selling for International Product Safety Week
October 2018
Help us spread the word on safety during party season
February 2018
Regulatory Excellence Awards: it's time to showcase your work