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If you’re going out to scare, know what to wear

If you’re going out to scare, know what to wear

Thursday, 17 October 2019

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has produced posters, leaflets and other materials to spread the word on keeping safe this Hallowee...

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Check your blind cords and keep your home safe

Check your blind cords and keep your home safe

Sunday, 06 October 2019

Older blinds with looped cords or chains may pose a threat to children but you can make them safer....

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Cornwall Council Local Authority of the Year

Cornwall Council Local Authority of the Year

Tuesday, 20 August 2019

Cornwall Council receive special award for Local Authority of the year at the Regulatory Excellence Awards in June 2019....

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Highly Commended Business Advice and Support Partnership

Highly Commended Business Advice and Support Partnership

Tuesday, 20 August 2019

East Sussex County Council, Kent County Council, Hampshire County Council and Slough Borough Council received a Highly Commended award in the Primary ...

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Regulatory Excellence Awards Highly Commended Hillingdon Ports Team

Regulatory Excellence Awards Highly Commended Hillingdon Ports Team

Monday, 05 August 2019

Hillingdon Ports Team received a Highly Commended award in the Product Safety category at the Regulatory Excellence Awards in June 2019. ...

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Using National Inspection Strategies to tailor proactive intervention and reduce regulatory burdens

Using National Inspection Strategies to tailor proactive intervention and reduce regulatory burdens

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Wakefield Council and Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc were Primary Authority category winners in the Regulatory Excellence Awards....

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Summer fun – don’t fake it!

Summer fun – don’t fake it!

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Fake goods may seem a cheap alternative but many are harmful and could cause injury....

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Government responds to furniture consultation

Government responds to furniture consultation

Thursday, 18 July 2019

Government publishes response to its consultation on upgrading the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988....

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Button batteries campaign: how to stay safe

Button batteries campaign: how to stay safe

Thursday, 27 June 2019

Button batteries can badly injure or even kill a child, if swallowed....

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Regulatory Excellence Awards winners announced

Regulatory Excellence Awards winners announced

Thursday, 20 June 2019

The winners have been announced in the Regulatory Excellence Awards 2019, organised by the Office for Product Safety and Standards....

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Restrictions to be extended on products containing plasticising chemicals

Restrictions to be extended on products containing plasticising chemicals

Sunday, 16 June 2019

Restrictions on phthalates will come into force on 22 July 2019 for most electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). ...

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Birthday Honours at the Office for Product Safety and Standards

Birthday Honours at the Office for Product Safety and Standards

Thursday, 13 June 2019

The Queen has recognised the contributions of three Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) staff in her 2019 Birthday Honours. ...

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Regulatory Excellence Awards finalists announced

Regulatory Excellence Awards finalists announced

Wednesday, 29 May 2019

The expanded Regulatory Excellence Awards attracted more entries than ever, with two new categories covering product safety, and innovation and techni...

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Make safety your priority when working with chainsaws

Make safety your priority when working with chainsaws

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Easter is a popular time for some serious tidying up in the garden but make sure safety is your first priority, particularly if you’re planning to use...

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Marking five years of the Regulators’ Code

Marking five years of the Regulators’ Code

Wednesday, 03 April 2019

The Regulators’ Code will be five-years-old on 6 April 2019....

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Primary Authority supporting English tourism

Primary Authority supporting English tourism

Friday, 29 March 2019

English Tourism Week begins on March 30, with the aim of raising the profile of the sector and celebrating its value - and Primary Authority has an im...

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New video help for businesses to tackle product safety issues

New video help for businesses to tackle product safety issues

Wednesday, 30 January 2019

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....

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Office for Product Safety and Standards marks first anniversary

Office for Product Safety and Standards marks first anniversary

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

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 ...

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12 rules to help you shop safely for children this Christmas

12 rules to help you shop safely for children this Christmas

Monday, 10 December 2018

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has launched ‘The 12 Rules of Christmas’, to help consumers shop safely for children’s presents this Chris...

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Laser pointers are not toys

Laser pointers are not toys

Monday, 03 December 2018

Action being taken as a result of the Call for Evidence on the sale and use of laser pointers....

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Safer online shopping and selling for International Product Safety Week

Safer online shopping and selling for International Product Safety Week

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) calls on sellers to take proper responsibility for checking what cannot be sold and buyers urged to che...

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Help us spread the word on safety during party season

Help us spread the word on safety during party season

Monday, 29 October 2018

The Office for Product Safety and Standards is raising consumer awareness to help protect the public as they enjoy fireworks and fancy-dress this part...

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Regulatory Excellence Awards: it's time to showcase your work

Regulatory Excellence Awards: it's time to showcase your work

Monday, 12 February 2018

The Regulatory Excellence Awards recognise regulatory organisations, businesses and trade associations achieving positive outcomes through good practi...

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