OPSS Support for LAs Resources
This page provides links to guidance, toolkits and other resources.
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Asbestos in consumer products – Update; Local Authority Roundtable – DBT Product Safety Consultation – Cooperation Duty with Relevant Authorities; Launch of BSI public consultation
Legal Metrology: Calibration Tour
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking primary authority – new opportunities; Businesses seeking primary authority – previously mentioned
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Asbestos in consumer products – Update; Local Authority Roundtable – DBT Product Safety Consultation – Cooperation Duty with Relevant Authorities; Launch of BSI public consultation
Legal Metrology: Calibration Tour
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking primary authority – new opportunities; Businesses seeking primary authority – previously mentioned
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- CTSI Training
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Launch of BSI public consultation
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking primary authority
Wider Updates: Update to Product Safety and Legal Metrology regulations guidance; Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Launch of BSI public consultation
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking primary authority
Wider Updates: Update to Product Safety and Legal Metrology regulations guidance; Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- CTSI Training
- Head of service
- Legal Metrology
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Asbestos in sand - new GOV.UK landing page GB only: Notice of publication for designated standards - Machinery and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Remaining sessions for Product Safety Enforcement and Market Surveillance consultation; Update to Notification Guidance for Market Surveillance Authorities
Legal Metrology: Final Reminder - Section 70 request for Weights and Measures returns 2025-26
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Asbestos in sand - new GOV.UK landing page GB only: Notice of publication for designated standards - Machinery and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Remaining sessions for Product Safety Enforcement and Market Surveillance consultation; Update to Notification Guidance for Market Surveillance Authorities
Legal Metrology: Final Reminder - Section 70 request for Weights and Measures returns 2025-26
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Construction products
- CTSI Training
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Important Update: Update to Head of Unit
Product Safety: Testing for asbestos in sand advisory note update; Reminder of round table sessions for Product Safety Enforcement and Market Surveillance consultation
Construction Products: Reminder – Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products consultations
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking primary authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Important Update: Update to Head of Unit
Product Safety: Testing for asbestos in sand advisory note update; Reminder of round table sessions for Product Safety Enforcement and Market Surveillance consultation
Construction Products: Reminder – Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products consultations
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking primary authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Construction products
- CTSI Training
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product Recalls
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Invitation to consultation Thematic Round Table Sessions; OPSS Summary: Rosary peas; Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations – link to resources from online briefing
Legal Metrology: Request for Section 70 Weights and Measures returns 2025-26
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking primary authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to Note
Product Safety: Invitation to consultation Thematic Round Table Sessions; OPSS Summary: Rosary peas; Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations – link to resources from online briefing
Legal Metrology: Request for Section 70 Weights and Measures returns 2025-26
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking primary authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to Note
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations; MHCLG fire safety advice update: e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries
Construction Products: Heat soaked thermally toughened glass regulatory report; Reminder – Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products consultations
Primary Authority: Update to process for Whirlpool Product-related Fire Notifications; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations; MHCLG fire safety advice update: e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries
Construction Products: Heat soaked thermally toughened glass regulatory report; Reminder – Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products consultations
Primary Authority: Update to process for Whirlpool Product-related Fire Notifications; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Construction products
- CTSI Training
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Launch of Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations; MHCLG fire safety advice update: e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries
Primary Authority: Update to Primary Authority Partnership assistance form; update to process for Whirlpool Product Fire Notifications
Construction Products: Heat soaked thermally toughened glass regulatory report; reminder – Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products consultations
Dates to note
Product Safety: Launch of Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations; MHCLG fire safety advice update: e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries
Primary Authority: Update to Primary Authority Partnership assistance form; update to process for Whirlpool Product Fire Notifications
Construction Products: Heat soaked thermally toughened glass regulatory report; reminder – Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products consultations
Dates to note
- Construction products
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Publication: Pop Mart Authentication Guide and Authentication Points – The Monsters Plush Toys; e-learning course on PAS 7050 and PAS 7100
Legal Metrology: Request for Section 70 Weights and Measures returns 2025-26
Construction Products: OPSS Construction Products Product Information Packs (PIPs); PAS 2000:2026 Construction Products – Bringing Safe Products to Market – Code of Practice
Primary Authority: Update to Primary Authority Partnership assistance form; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Publication: Pop Mart Authentication Guide and Authentication Points – The Monsters Plush Toys; e-learning course on PAS 7050 and PAS 7100
Legal Metrology: Request for Section 70 Weights and Measures returns 2025-26
Construction Products: OPSS Construction Products Product Information Packs (PIPs); PAS 2000:2026 Construction Products – Bringing Safe Products to Market – Code of Practice
Primary Authority: Update to Primary Authority Partnership assistance form; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Construction products
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Update on OPSS risk assessment for products with sand that contains asbestos for UK regulators; Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations; proposal to amend recreational craft designated standards; MHCLG fire safety advice update: e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries
Legal metrology: Reminder to provide updated contact information
Construction Products: Reminder: Consultation open – Construction Products Reform White Paper; reminder: Consultation open – general safety requirement for construction products
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Update on OPSS risk assessment for products with sand that contains asbestos for UK regulators; Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations; proposal to amend recreational craft designated standards; MHCLG fire safety advice update: e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries
Legal metrology: Reminder to provide updated contact information
Construction Products: Reminder: Consultation open – Construction Products Reform White Paper; reminder: Consultation open – general safety requirement for construction products
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Construction products
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Heat soaked thermally toughened glass regulatory report
Consultation open – Construction Products Reform White Paper
Consultation open – general safety requirement for construction products
Dates to Note
Heat soaked thermally toughened glass regulatory report
Consultation open – Construction Products Reform White Paper
Consultation open – general safety requirement for construction products
Dates to Note
- Building Control
- Construction products
- Head of service
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Launch of Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations
Legal Metrology: Reminder: Updated contacts for Section 70 Weights and Measures Act 1985 returns
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register update – multi-user accounts; Businesses seeking Primary Authority – new opportunities
Dates to note
Product Safety: Launch of Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations
Legal Metrology: Reminder: Updated contacts for Section 70 Weights and Measures Act 1985 returns
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register update – multi-user accounts; Businesses seeking Primary Authority – new opportunities
Dates to note
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Borderline cosmetic and aesthetic products guidance on Regulators’ Companion; Designated standards: notices of publication
Legal Metrology: Updated contacts for Section 70 Weights and Measures Act 1985 returns; reminder: resource on licensed premises inspections; UK national type approval certificates
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register update – multi-user accounts; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Borderline cosmetic and aesthetic products guidance on Regulators’ Companion; Designated standards: notices of publication
Legal Metrology: Updated contacts for Section 70 Weights and Measures Act 1985 returns; reminder: resource on licensed premises inspections; UK national type approval certificates
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register update – multi-user accounts; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Construction products
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Borderline cosmetic and aesthetic products guidance
Legal Metrology: Licensed premises inspections resource
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register update – multi-user accounts; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Borderline cosmetic and aesthetic products guidance
Legal Metrology: Licensed premises inspections resource
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register update – multi-user accounts; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Product Recalls and Alerts - Kids Stuff Crazy Foaming Soap; 2025/26 Product Safety Sampling Protocol
Legal Metrology: Guidance on beer measuring equipment
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register Update – Multi-user accounts; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Construction Products: Operation Dogwood
Wider Updates: Building LA Capability Training Sessions; Business Reference Panel
Dates to note
Product Safety: Product Recalls and Alerts - Kids Stuff Crazy Foaming Soap; 2025/26 Product Safety Sampling Protocol
Legal Metrology: Guidance on beer measuring equipment
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register Update – Multi-user accounts; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Construction Products: Operation Dogwood
Wider Updates: Building LA Capability Training Sessions; Business Reference Panel
Dates to note
- Head of service
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Heat Pump Tumble Dryer Corrective Action Programme; Post Fire Identification of Appliances; Identifying Modified Whirlpool Tumble Dryers; Burns Risks – Aerosolised Foaming Soap
Construction Products: Consultations now open – Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register Update – Multi-user accounts; Businesses seeking Primary Authority; Primary Authority Training
Dates to note
Product Safety: Heat Pump Tumble Dryer Corrective Action Programme; Post Fire Identification of Appliances; Identifying Modified Whirlpool Tumble Dryers; Burns Risks – Aerosolised Foaming Soap
Construction Products: Consultations now open – Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products
Primary Authority: Reminder: Primary Authority Register Update – Multi-user accounts; Businesses seeking Primary Authority; Primary Authority Training
Dates to note
- Chief Fire Officers
- OPSS
OPSS hosted the online Business Reference Panel on 4 March. The agenda included items on innovative product regulation and ai enabled products; preparations for consultation on the core product safety framework; and regulation of online market places and protection of intellectual property rights on e-commerce platforms.
- AI
- Online marketplaces
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Update to asbestos resources; OPSS’ Safe vape usage and disposal awareness campaign
Construction Products: Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products consultations; Operation Dogwood
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Business Reference Panel; Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Update to asbestos resources; OPSS’ Safe vape usage and disposal awareness campaign
Construction Products: Construction Products Reform White Paper and general safety requirement for construction products consultations; Operation Dogwood
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Business Reference Panel; Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Asbestos
- Construction products
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
- Toys
Information for Heads of Service relating to new resources on asbestos
- Asbestos
- Head of service
- Toys
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Asbestos in play sand local authority briefing: feedback, recording and other resources; Call for Evidence on machinery safety; forward look: disposal of vapes consumer awareness campaign; feasibility of collecting accident data relating to consumer products from the NHS
Legal Metrology: Consultation outcome - measuring instruments display requirements for energy smart appliances (ESAs)
Construction Products: Consultation now open – Construction Products Reform White Paper; Consultation now open – General Safety Requirement for Construction Products
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions; Regulators’ Companion LA training recordings
Dates to Note
Product Safety: Asbestos in play sand local authority briefing: feedback, recording and other resources; Call for Evidence on machinery safety; forward look: disposal of vapes consumer awareness campaign; feasibility of collecting accident data relating to consumer products from the NHS
Legal Metrology: Consultation outcome - measuring instruments display requirements for energy smart appliances (ESAs)
Construction Products: Consultation now open – Construction Products Reform White Paper; Consultation now open – General Safety Requirement for Construction Products
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions; Regulators’ Companion LA training recordings
Dates to Note
- Construction products
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Toys
A recording of and the slides used during the OPSS Online Briefing for LAs on Asbestos in Play Sand on Tuesday 24 February 2026.
- Asbestos
- OPSS
- Product Recalls
- Product safety
- Toys
This email contains information on the following:
Important Notice: Local Authority online briefing on products containing asbestos and further recall
Product Safety: Designated standards – toy safety; 2024/25 Product Safety Sampling Protocol publication; Post Implementation review of the Energy Information (lighting) legislation – GB only
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions; Regulators’ Companion LA training recordings
Dates to Note
Important Notice: Local Authority online briefing on products containing asbestos and further recall
Product Safety: Designated standards – toy safety; 2024/25 Product Safety Sampling Protocol publication; Post Implementation review of the Energy Information (lighting) legislation – GB only
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions; Regulators’ Companion LA training recordings
Dates to Note
- Head of service
- OPSS
- Primary Authority
- Toys