OPSS population baseline survey pilot
An independent research report.
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Furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations
Guidance for businesses on the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
Office for Product Safety and Standards · Source updated date
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Guidance for businesses.
Office for Product Safety and Standards · Source updated date
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Guidance for businesses.
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An independent research report.
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An independent research report.
Office for Product Safety and Standards · Source updated date
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Guidance for businesses.
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Guidance for businesses.
Office for Product Safety and Standards · Source updated date
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Guidance for businesses.
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Guidance for businesses on Regulation 2016/425 and the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Office for Product Safety and Standards · Source updated date
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Guidance for businesses.
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Guidance for businesses.
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Guidance for businesses on Regulation 2016/426 and the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.
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Guidance for businesses.
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Guidance for businesses on the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.
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New resources launched to raise awareness about unsafe baby sleeping products.
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Read the official GOV.UK update ↗ (opens in a new tab)Child safety: baby sleep products
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards to babies associated with sleep products.
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Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors on the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 and Regulations 2023.
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Read the official GOV.UK update ↗ (opens in a new tab)OPSS adds translations to safety videos for gig economy sector
E-bike safety videos translated into several languages by OPSS to assist food delivery riders.
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Repeat warning to stop using UPP batteries linked to multiple serious fires.
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Bikers Lifestyle Ltd has been ordered to pay over £10,000 in fines and costs after selling motorcycle helmets that "catastrophically failed" safety tests.
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An independent research report.
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This journal article considers the benefits and barriers to the commercialisation of advanced materials.
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An independent research report on the causes of the safety risks and hazards associated with PLEV batteries and chargers.
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Read the official GOV.UK update ↗ (opens in a new tab)Government publishes research report into e-bike battery safety
The Government has published new independent research into the safety of e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries, chargers and e-bike conversion kits.
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A progress update on the Government’s review of the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture.
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This paper comments on 6 themes associated with furniture fire safety and sets out the intentions for the implementation of a new regulatory approach.
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Read the official GOV.UK update ↗ (opens in a new tab)Smarter Regulation: Fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture
We are seeking views on a proposed new approach to the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture and furnishings.
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An independent research report.
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An independent research report.
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