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Monday, 15 November 2021
OPSS has produced safety guidance on how to buy toys safely this Christmas. ...
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a warning to UK consumers, highlighting the product safety risks when shopping online....
Monday, 11 October 2021
OPSS has produced safety guidance on how to use fireworks responsibly, protecting people and keeping animals away from harm....
Monday, 27 September 2021
OPSS is raising awareness of the dangers of swallowing small high-powered magnets....
Monday, 12 July 2021
OPSS is again providing guidance to consumers on how to stay safe when buying summer items. ...
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
As a result of an OPSS Safety Alert and engagement with businesses, a further four magnetic products have now been withdrawn or recalled....
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for a chainsaw disc attachment that has been incorrectly sold for use with angle grinders....
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Furniture company Stylecraft has been fined for breaching regulations introduced in 2013 to prohibit the importing and sale of illegally harvested tim...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Report published by the National Audit Office into UK product safety system....
Thursday, 10 June 2021
The Regulatory Excellence Awards recognise outstanding work and innovation in combating coronavirus, helping businesses trade safely while protecting ...
Thursday, 27 May 2021
Button and coin batteries safety standard, PAS 7055:2021, is published and free to download....
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Thirty-five finalists have been chosen from a record number of entries in five categories, including a special one for coronavirus work....
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
OPSS has issued a Safety Alert to warn of the risk of serious injury and death from swallowing small high-powered magnets....
Monday, 26 April 2021
OPSS is backing efforts to make it easier to contact consumers in the event of a recall. ...
Monday, 29 March 2021
OPSS is raising awareness of the potential dangers of small high-powered magnets to children and the steps you can take to make them safer. ...
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Proposals sought for testing innovative technology in live settings...
Monday, 15 February 2021
OPSS is reminding people of the potential dangers of blind cords and loops to children and the steps they can take to reduce the risks....
Wednesday, 27 January 2021
OPSS welcome entries from stakeholders for the Regulatory Excellence Awards 2021 that demonstrate outstanding regulatory practice in challenging times...
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
OPSS is again raising awareness of the potential hazards posed to children by button batteries, which have become commonplace in our homes. ...
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
A national construction product regulator will operate within the Office for Product Safety and Standards which will be expanded with £10m in fundin...
Thursday, 14 January 2021
The Office for Product Safety and Standards is publishing guidance to help businesses comply with changed regulations....
Thursday, 19 November 2020
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published guidance to help businesses comply with regulations as the Transition Period ends. ...
Thursday, 29 October 2020
Read documents supplied to and commissioned by OPSS about fireworks....
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
OPSS has produced safety tips on how to use fireworks responsibly and protect people and animals from harm....
Thursday, 08 October 2020
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is building a new register of specialists to advise on chemical matters....
Friday, 07 August 2020
OPSS is warning consumers to be wary of summer holiday bargains that are too good to be true....
Thursday, 07 May 2020
How OPSS is working to ensure the right PPE goes to the right healthcare workers as quickly as possible....
Thursday, 07 May 2020
How OPSS is responding to support small businesses and individuals wanting to manufacture personal protective equipment (PPE) that will protect agains...
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
The latest Whirlpool washing machine recall information as of 29 April 2020....
Friday, 24 April 2020
OPSS is working with partners across a diverse range of activities to protect people and support business in a united front against COVID-19....
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