Research and analysis

OPSS areas of research interest

OPSS’s areas of research interest (ARI) summarise the areas in which the department would like to receive evidence from the external research community.

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Office for Product Safety and Standards
Published
27 March 2026

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OPSS areas of research interest

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The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has extensive and evolving evidence needs. This document is not an exhaustive or definitive list of OPSS’ interests in research, science and analysis. Rather it comprises the sub-set of questions where:

  • interest is deemed to be sufficiently enduring
  • external research communities are well placed to enhance OPSS’ evidence base
  • we see opportunities for shaping future research and collaborations with external experts

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Published 27 March 2026

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