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Some products in the household may contain items that can do severe harm if children swallow them, warns OPSS.
Bringing safe products to market Code of Practice, PAS 7050:2022, is published and free to download.
More than 1,000 products being tested from major online marketplaces to ensure Christmas gifts are safe.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The latest Whirlpool tumble dryer recall information as of the end of 5 October 2021.
The latest Whirlpool washing machine recall information as of the end of 5 October 2021.
OPSS has produced safety guidance on how to buy toys safely this Christmas.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a warning to UK consumers, highlighting the product safety risks when shopping online.
OPSS has produced safety guidance on how to use fireworks responsibly, protecting people and keeping animals away from harm.
OPSS is raising awareness of the dangers of swallowing small high-powered magnets.
OPSS is again providing guidance to consumers on how to stay safe when buying summer items.
As a result of an OPSS Safety Alert and engagement with businesses, a further four magnetic products have now been withdrawn or recalled.
OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for a chainsaw disc attachment that has been incorrectly sold for use with angle grinders.
Furniture company Stylecraft has been fined for breaching regulations introduced in 2013 to prohibit the importing and sale of illegally harvested timber.
Report published by the National Audit Office into UK product safety system.
The Regulatory Excellence Awards recognise outstanding work and innovation in combating coronavirus, helping businesses trade safely while protecting consumers.
Button and coin batteries safety standard, PAS 7055:2021, is published and free to download.
Thirty-five finalists have been chosen from a record number of entries in five categories, including a special one for coronavirus work.
OPSS has issued a Safety Alert to warn of the risk of serious injury and death from swallowing small high-powered magnets.
OPSS is backing efforts to make it easier to contact consumers in the event of a recall.
OPSS is raising awareness of the potential dangers of small high-powered magnets to children and the steps you can take to make them safer.
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