Give your views: UK product safety regulations
07/08/2023
The UK Government is seeking views on the UK product safety regulations to ensure the new product safety framework works well both for consumers and business. The consultation is now open and closes on 24 October 2023.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has developed proposals on a new product safety regime, which aims to reduce the burden of compliance on lower risk products and enable a more agile and responsive regulatory framework. It also explores digital solutions such as voluntary e-labelling and level the playing field for goods sold online.
The product safety review is accompanied by a second consultation on a proposed new approach to the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture, which aims to improve protections for consumers, address modern day domestic hazards and introduce new safety requirements.
The new approach will replace the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs) to ensure safety requirements reflect furniture in the modern home, reduce chemical flame retardants in domestic upholstered furniture and encourage innovation. Read more here.