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New posters promoting button battery safety provide 5 top tips to keep children safe.
New resources launched to raise awareness about unsafe baby sleeping products.
E-bike safety videos translated into several languages by OPSS to assist food delivery riders.
Repeat warning to stop using UPP batteries linked to multiple serious fires.
The Government has published new independent research into the safety of e-bike and e-scooter lithium-ion batteries, chargers and e-bike conversion kits.
A progress update on the Government’s review of the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture.
New statutory guidelines published for businesses producing and distributing lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes.
Following an OPSS investigation, luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International Limited has been fined for breaches of timber laws.
Follow OPSS guidance to purchase, use and dispose of fireworks safely and responsibly.
OPSS would like to invite any interested parties to submit any scientific information relevant to the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients.
A new safety campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of buying faulty and unsafe e-bikes, e-scooters and components such as batteries has been launched
Public asked to be vigilant following tests.
Public asked to dispose of any cosmetics containing Lilial.
OPSS supports new guidance to reduce the environmental impact of electronic product design.
Safety Alert from OPSS.
OPSS publishes annual report for its Product Safety Database for 2023-24.
OPSS identifies product safety recalls to help keep you safe this summer.
Applications are open for experts wishing to join the OPSS Register of Specialists.
From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Delivery Report 2022-23 outlines Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) activity and achievements in fulfilling its duties.
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