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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

Shop smart and stay safe

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

New OPSS call for data

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

Staying safe with fireworks

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

Fireworks evidence base

OPSS launches firework safety campaign

New register of specialists to advise on chemical matters

August 2020

Stay safe on your staycation

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…

Summer fun – don’t fake it!

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

Laser pointers are not toys

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

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