OPSS

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

Referring safety matters to OPSS.

Meeting notes and actions from the Product Safety Reps Group meeting on 6th December 2024.

Notes and Actions taken at the OPSS Product Safety Group on December 6th 2024.

Product Safety Database, Data Entry and Notifications (NI EH only) webinar from 28 November 2024.

Technical Documentation Examination Webinar from 25 July 2024.

PAS 7050 & 7100 webinar from 1 November 2024.

Gas Safety Appliances Webinar from 12th November 2024.