Resources

Resource page for OPSS's Quarterly Live Briefing which was held on Thursday 11 September 2025.

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

An OPSS template letter to assist Trading Standards Officers when writing to a business premises that they believe is not complying with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment legislation.

Slides to accompany an OPSS presentation from 28.07.2025 which outline the environmental impact of button batteries through an explanation of their lifecycle. It also details the environmental regulations covering the acceptable content of Button and Coin Batteries and appropriate packaging, and WEEE regulations concerning takeback scheme requirements.

Chief Fire Officers email sent on 17 July 2025.

Single-use vape ban formal warnings note - Letter to be inserted in Local letter template.

Guidance by the National Product Safety Group (NPSG) on personal light electric vehicles (PLEVs).

Resource page for OPSS's Quarterly Live Briefing which was held on Thursday 8 May 2025.

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.

Templates and notices for use with Single Use Vape Regulations.

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

From 1 June 2025, single-use (disposable) vape products will be banned in the UK, as the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) Regulations 2024 take effect. This measure aims to reduce plastic waste and promote more sustainable vaping options. It marks a significant step towards environmental responsibility within the vaping industry. This guidance outlines the key aspects of the ban that wholesalers and retailers need to know to ensure their products comply.

Referring safety matters to OPSS.

Hyperlink document - FSDM 2025. Access to essential resources and hyperlinks.

Module 4 - FSDM 2025 - Powerpoint presentation

A collection of resources to support the CTSI Qualifications Framework.

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

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

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.

United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) document on measurement uncertainty.

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