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Guidance for businesses on the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
Guidance for businesses.
How to ensure the products you make or import comply with the law and are safe for consumers to use.
Information on how businesses must notify products that pose a risk to health and safety and/or are noncompliant to the relevant authority.
Guidance for businesses on Regulation 1223/2009 and the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Guidance for businesses on the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 and 2025.
Guidance for businesses on the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.
Information on how to report a serious undesirable effect (SUE) or safeguarding issue for cosmetic products.
The Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 enables the Government to amend regulations to reflect how products are bought and used today and in the future.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards to babies associated with sleep products.
The procedures we follow to identify, assess, and manage incidents, emergencies and disruptive events across our regulatory responsibilities.
Resources for regulators.
Guidance for businesses on Regulation 2016/425 and the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Important Safety Message from OPSS.
Guidance for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online, with resources for local authorities, community groups and the public.
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