Resources

Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 20 March 2025

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.

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

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

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: 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

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.

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

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

Guidance for Trading Standards: heated tobacco products

This form is editable and captures the information required to set a business up with Primary Authority.

This document template is editable. It outlines the necessary information that should be provided to a business by the primary authority.

A checklist that supports the onboarding of businesses into the PA scheme ensuring key points are covered.

A note on compliance claims on vapes from the Vaping Expert Panel.

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

(Note: this guidance applies to CURRENT products and will be superseded by the Environment Protection (Single Use Vapes) Regulations which come into effect on the 1st June 2025)

LA e-bike and e-scooter project printable leaflet
LA e-bike and e-scooter project online leaflet
LA e-bike and e-scooter project legislation leaflet
LA e-bike and e-scooter survey return template

Here are the 18 designated standards that have a restriction or informative note not reflected in the equivalent citation in the Official Journal of the European Union.