Product Safety Principles

Notes and Actions taken at the OPSS Product Safety Group on March 6th 2025. Please note that it is not formal DBT or OPSS guidance. Only the court of law can make a final decision on the interpretation of law and regulations.

A document produced by Cheshire West and Chester Council, which provides examples of enquiries received from both Trading Standards Officers (TSOs) and packers in relation to the Weights & Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006 as at November, 2024. The UK Metrology Technical Panel and the Primary Authority Supermarket Group have reviewed the information.

Please note that it is not formal DBT or OPSS guidance. Only the court of law can make a final decision on the interpretation of law and regulations.

Included on this page:

The report by Suffolk Trading Standards and Imports Team – Ladder Project 2023/24: Targetting non-compliant and unsafe ladders at seaports
Ladder Association produced guidance for multi-hinge joint multipurpose ladders
Ladder Association produced guidance for telescopic ladders

Here are the 18 designated standards that have a restriction or informative note not reflected in the equivalent citation in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Implemented EU measures table

This information sheet has been developed by the UK Health Security Agency based on their experiences undertaking safety assessments of consumer laser products that have been provided by the UK Local Authorities, Trading Standards, Border Force, and the Police.

Guidance notes on legislation relating to gas appliances.

Toy manufacturers', importers' and distributors' responsibilities.

ISO creates documents that provide requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics which can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose.

ESA information and resources.