Resources

Practical Product Safety Case studies examination and decision making Webinar presented by Mark Gardiner on behalf of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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Product Regulation: OPSS Product Recalls and Alerts; Forward look – OPSS Annual Fireworks campaign
Construction Products: Construction Products Product Information Packs – new and updated
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Help us design the PA Register for you: Accessibility Survey; Businesses seeking Primary Authority

Introduction to Fireworks Enforcement webinar presented by Ian Hillier on behalf of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and Office for Product Safety and Standards.

The OPSS Construction Products Business Compliance Team (BCT) has released a Product Information Pack as a resource to help Trading Standards, EHNI and other Product Regulators to understand Construction Products. These resources, aimed at boosting confidence and competence for regulatory work, is a continuation following the launch of these packs last year. Insulated Glass Units are a fundamental material in modern construction and refurbishment works.

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Product Safety: Costs of Compliance report; Product Safety Alert for Baby Sleeping Bags; Product Safety Testing Sampling Protocol 2026-27
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority

Key discussions from the Tobacco Expert Panel meeting on 22 September 2026 focused on the implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, including forthcoming age-of-sale restrictions, vaping regulations, enforcement powers and future consultation activity.

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Product Safety: Update – Asbestos in Sand; Safety Alert: Angle Grinder Chainsaw Disc / Toothed Saw Blade Attachments; Post-Implementation Review Survey: Energy-Related Products
Legal Metrology: Publication of Section 70 Weights and Measures Returns report 2025-26
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority

This document has been created by OPSS to set out information on online marketplaces’ current approach to the sale of sand-containing toys and other products via their platforms. It is being shared with local authorities for information, to support existing follow-up activity relating to local cases and investigations. It is not intended to suggest a change in local authority regulatory approach, prioritisation, or enforcement activity. OPSS continues to liaise directly with all online marketplaces in relation to matters relating to asbestos in sand products.

Fixed Penalty Notice Templates - Tobacco and Vapes Act. For England and Wales.

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Product Safety: Changes to the Mandatory Licensing Conditions: digital proof of age for alcohol sales; Product safety community training funding opportunity
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority

Meeting minutes from the Vaping Expert Panel that took place on 8th September 2026.

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Product Safety: International Product Safety week; Cosmetics Sandbox; OPSS Delivery Report 2025/2026
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority

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Product Safety: Product Safety Database update; Reminder of call for evidence for Toys Safety in the UK; Asbestos in Consumer Products
Wider Updates: Building LA Capability recorded Training webinars; Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority

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Product Safety: Product Safety Database Annual Report 2025 to 2026; Plug in Solar Statutory Instrument
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority – now on Regulators’ Companion

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Product Safety: Statutory guidelines on the sale of Disposable BBQs; Asbestos in Consumer Products; Update: Advisory Note - Border Targeting: Asbestos in Consumer Products; Part worn tyres intelligence sharing; Stay Safe This Summer campaign; Squishy Toys; Fireworks and Pyrotechnics in the UK open consultation
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority – now on Regulators’ Companion

A document outlining summaries of businesses looking into joining the Primary Authority Scheme under Trading Standards, Environmental Health or Fire Safety regulatory functions. This webpage will be updated weekly, so please select "Register my interest" at the bottom of the page to receive email notifications

In response to the current high heat event and extended dry spells / droughts and the risk to public safety this involves, the Government has published statutory guidelines made under the General Product Safety Regulations, in relation to the supply of disposable BBQs.OPSS contacted Chief Fire Officers on 14 August 2026 regarding the announcement.

In response to the current high heat event and extended dry spells / droughts and the risk to public safety this involves, the Government has published statutory guidelines made under the General Product Safety Regulations, in relation to the supply of disposable BBQs.OPSS contacted Local Authority Heads of Services on 14 August 2026 regarding the announcement

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Product Safety: Asbestos in Consumer Products; Stay Safe This Summer campaign; Designated standards for PPE and Machinery published; Resource available for borderline cosmetics and aesthetics products
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions and e-learning courses
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority

Terms of reference outlining the purpose, membership, responsibilities and function of the TEP.

The Tobacco Products Expert Panel (TEP) outlining the purpose, membership, responsibilities and function of the TEP.