OPSS Support for LAs Resources
This page provides links to guidance, toolkits and other resources.
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Machinery regulations update; Advisory Note – Border Targeting Asbestos in Consumer Products; Asbestos in consumer products
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Keeping up to date with Regulators’ Companion content; Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to Note
Product Safety: Machinery regulations update; Advisory Note – Border Targeting Asbestos in Consumer Products; Asbestos in consumer products
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Keeping up to date with Regulators’ Companion content; Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to Note
- Asbestos
- CTSI Training
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Joint statement on asbestos in consumer products; Asbestos update; Launch of the OPSS Innovation Product Advice Centre
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Joint statement on asbestos in consumer products; Asbestos update; Launch of the OPSS Innovation Product Advice Centre
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
- Asbestos
- CTSI Training
- Head of service
- Primary Authority
- Product safety
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Squishy Toys; Asbestos update; Local Authority Roundtable – DBT Product Safety Consultation – Cooperation Duty with Relevant Authorities reminder
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Building LA capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety: Squishy Toys; Asbestos update; Local Authority Roundtable – DBT Product Safety Consultation – Cooperation Duty with Relevant Authorities reminder
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
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:
Asbestos update
Product Safety Testing Sampling Protocol 2026-27
Product Safety Database update
OPSS supporting Child Safety Week 2026
Local Authority Roundtable – DBT Product Safety Consultation – Cooperation Duty with Relevant Authorities reminder
Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations – reminder
Primary Authority:
Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates:
Building LA Capability training sessions
Dates to note
Product Safety:
Asbestos update
Product Safety Testing Sampling Protocol 2026-27
Product Safety Database update
OPSS supporting Child Safety Week 2026
Local Authority Roundtable – DBT Product Safety Consultation – Cooperation Duty with Relevant Authorities reminder
Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations – reminder
Primary Authority:
Businesses seeking Primary Authority
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: 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:
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: 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:
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: 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
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: 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
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