Local authority

This email contains information on the following:

Product Safety: Publication of button battery safety literature review; Product Safety research collection; reminder: British Standards Online - training offer
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: DBT Local Authority deep dive sessions in England
Dates to Note

Resource page for OPSS's Quarterly Live Briefing which was held on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Resource page for OPSS's Quarterly Live Briefing which was held on Thursday 8 May 2025.

A recording and slides from OPSS's Quarterly Live Briefing for Local Authorities hosted on Tuesday 8 October at 4pm.

OPSS quarterly briefing for Local Authority and Fire and Rescue Services from 30 January 2024.

Quarterly local authority briefing from the Office of Product Safety and Standards, 11th October 2023. Covers Product Safety Review and Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Consultations, and updates around the Section 70 Report, CE extension and e-bikes, e-scooters and conversion kits.

Product Safety Review & Fire Safety of Domestic Upholstered Furniture Consultations
Community Focused Public Safety Proposals
Gas Hob Elbow Joints
Regulators' Companion
Businesses seeking PA

Quarterly local authority briefing from the Office of Product Safety and Standards, 11 July 2023. Covers PRISM, online marketplaces, presumption of conformity, and e-bikes and e-scooters.

This handbook brings together tools, guidance, case studies and templates in one place and was developed through the Better Business for All programme.