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The Office for Product Safety and Standards is responsible for ensuring that products in the UK market comply with safety regulations and standards. It works to protect consumers by enforcing product safety laws and providing guidance to businesses on compliance.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Thursday, 11 December 2025
OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for baby sleep pillows following child fatalities....
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Households with specific tumble dryers manufactured by Haier must check if their machine needs an urgent safety repair....
Thursday, 27 November 2025
New resources launched to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online....
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Baby self-feeding products present a risk of serious harm or death....
Thursday, 09 October 2025
OPSS would like to invite any interested parties to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients. ...
Tuesday, 09 September 2025
OPSS has confirmed that Haier can begin an updated corrective action programme to address a fire safety risk that may not have been fixed by an earlie...
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Parents urged to be aware of everyday items that pose serious risks when swallowed by young children....
Thursday, 31 July 2025
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a stop warning for 17,000 heat pump tumble dryer owners....
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
New members appointed to the Office for Product Safety and Standards Advisory Board....
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
New posters promoting button battery safety provide 5 top tips to keep children safe....
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
New resources launched to raise awareness about unsafe baby sleeping products....
Thursday, 13 March 2025
E-bike safety videos translated into several languages by OPSS to assist food delivery riders....
Thursday, 27 February 2025
Repeat warning to stop using UPP batteries linked to multiple serious fires....
Wednesday, 29 January 2025
The Government has published new independent research into the safety of e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries, chargers and e-bike conversion ki...
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
A progress update on the Government’s review of the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture....
Thursday, 12 December 2024
New statutory guidelines published for businesses producing and distributing lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes....
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Following an OPSS investigation, luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International Limited has been fined for breaches of timber laws....
Friday, 25 October 2024
Follow OPSS guidance to purchase, use and dispose of fireworks safely and responsibly....
Monday, 21 October 2024
Public asked to be vigilant following tests....
Monday, 14 October 2024
Public asked to dispose of any cosmetics containing Lilial....
Friday, 20 September 2024
OPSS supports new guidance to reduce the environmental impact of electronic product design....
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Safety Alert from OPSS....
Thursday, 22 August 2024
OPSS publishes annual report for its Product Safety Database for 2023-24....
Sunday, 11 August 2024
OPSS identifies product safety recalls to help keep you safe this summer....
Thursday, 18 July 2024
Applications are open for experts wishing to join the OPSS Register of Specialists....
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
The Delivery Report 2022-23 outlines Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) activity and achievements in fulfilling its duties....
Monday, 22 January 2024
OPSS is taking enforcement action and warning consumers about a dangerous e-bike battery manufactured by a company called UPP....
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
OPSS would like to invite any interested parties, to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of nanomaterials used in co...
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
OPSS has asked the public this Christmas to check whether their gas hob requires corrective action....
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
The Office for Product Safety and Standards is highlighting important steps people should take if they own or are considering buying an e-bike or e-sc...
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