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Notes and Actions taken at the OPSS Product Safety Group on 22 January 2026. 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.

Navigating Product Safety Laws for Second-Hand Goods webinar presented on the 03.03.2026 by Clare Forbes on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

Personal Protective Equipment Webinar presented by Vicki Burch on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Technical Documentation: From Theory to Practice webinar presented by Lewis Collantine.

Safety of Second Hand Products training provided by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Part 1: Building LA Capability - Product Safety Update for Northern Ireland webinar presented by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product Safety Database Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality (Ports and Borders) Webinar presented Chartered Trading Standards Institute on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

(GB LA's only) Product Safety Database Notifications, Reporting and Data Quality webinar presented by Chartered Trading Standards Institute on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Slides to accompany an OPSS presentation from 28.07.2025 which outline the environmental impact of button batteries through an explanation of their lifecycle. It also details the environmental regulations covering the acceptable content of Button and Coin Batteries and appropriate packaging, and WEEE regulations concerning takeback scheme requirements.

Product Safety for E bikes and E scooters webinar presented on 18.07.2025 by Mark Gardiner on behalf of the Office for Product Safety and Standards and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.