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Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 10 April 2025.
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety:
Aesthetic products and treatments intelligence request – Operation CHESTNUT
Publication of the Product Safety Testing Sampling Protocol Programme
Primary Authority:
Businesses seeking primary authority
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety:
Aesthetic products and treatments intelligence request – Operation CHESTNUT
Publication of the Product Safety Testing Sampling Protocol Programme
Primary Authority:
Businesses seeking primary authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 03 April 2025
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 28 March 2025.
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety:
- GOV.UK updates to A-Z of product safety guidance for businesses
- Aesthetic products and treatments intelligence request – Op CHESTNUT
- Reminder: Designated Standards – Gas Appliance Regulation
Legal Metrology:
- Updated contacts for Section 70 Weights and Measures returns
Primary Authority:
- Working in a network of primary authorities
- Businesses seeking primary authority
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety:
- GOV.UK updates to A-Z of product safety guidance for businesses
- Aesthetic products and treatments intelligence request – Op CHESTNUT
- Reminder: Designated Standards – Gas Appliance Regulation
Legal Metrology:
- Updated contacts for Section 70 Weights and Measures returns
Primary Authority:
- Working in a network of primary authorities
- Businesses seeking primary authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 20 March 2025
- Head of service
Hyperlink document - FSDM 2025. Access to essential resources and hyperlinks.
- FSDM
A collection of resources to support the CTSI Qualifications Framework.
- CTSI Training
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: Designated Standards – Gas Appliance Regulation; updates on comms materials – translation of consumer awareness videos and upcoming campaign on baby sleep products; Opportunity to trial Department of Business and Trade “Find - Business - Regulations” database
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
OPSS and wider updates: Designated Standards – Gas Appliance Regulation; updates on comms materials – translation of consumer awareness videos and upcoming campaign on baby sleep products; Opportunity to trial Department of Business and Trade “Find - Business - Regulations” database
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: OPSS publishes further information surrounding the use of UPP batteries in e-bikes
Primary Authority: Statutory Guidance – 2025 update; Primary Authority Register user research for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Dates to note
OPSS and wider updates: OPSS publishes further information surrounding the use of UPP batteries in e-bikes
Primary Authority: Statutory Guidance – 2025 update; Primary Authority Register user research for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Dates to note
- Head of service
Meeting notes and actions from the Product Safety Reps Group meeting on 6th December 2024.
- OPSS
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: Product Regulation and Marking webinar for local authorities - slides; OPSS publishes further information surrounding the use of UPP batteries in e-bikes
Primary Authority: Statutory Guidance – 2025 update; Primary Authority Register user research for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
OPSS and wider updates: Product Regulation and Marking webinar for local authorities - slides; OPSS publishes further information surrounding the use of UPP batteries in e-bikes
Primary Authority: Statutory Guidance – 2025 update; Primary Authority Register user research for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
DBT's policy team leading on UKCA marking hosted a webinar on Monday 24 February to inform LAs on updates to the UK Government's approach to UKCA and CE marking. The slides used on the day are available to access using the link on the page.
- Head of service
Notes and Actions taken at the OPSS Product Safety Group on December 6th 2024.
- OPSS
United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) document on measurement uncertainty.
- UKAS
- Units of Measurement
Guidance for Trading Standards: heated tobacco products
- Vapes
This form is editable and captures the information required to set a business up with Primary Authority.
- Primary authority
A note on compliance claims on vapes from the Vaping Expert Panel.
- Vapes
This document template is editable. It outlines the necessary information that should be provided to a business by the primary authority.
- Primary authority
A checklist that supports the onboarding of businesses into the PA scheme ensuring key points are covered.
- Primary authority
A recording and slides from OPSS's Quarterly Live Briefing for Local Authorities hosted on Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 4pm. Topics presented included:
Statutory guidelines on lithium-ion battery safety for e-bikes
Fire Safety of Domestic Upholstered Furniture
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill update
Wider OPSS and DBT Updates
Statutory guidelines on lithium-ion battery safety for e-bikes
Fire Safety of Domestic Upholstered Furniture
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill update
Wider OPSS and DBT Updates
- Head of service