OPSS Support for LAs Resources
This page provides links to guidance, toolkits and other resources.
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
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
- Head of service
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
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
- Head of service
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
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
- Head of service
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.
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 27 February 2025
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: Publication of response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry; publication of guidance in support of the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill; 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: Publication of response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry; publication of guidance in support of the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill; Opportunity to trial Department of Business and Trade “Find- Business - Regulations" database;
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 20 February 2025.
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: Legal Metrology resources for LAs update; Statutory guidelines for businesses regarding e-bikes; UKCA marking webinar – 24 February; Construction Products Panel; DVSA Market Surveillance results: Motorcycle Helmets
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: Legal Metrology resources for LAs update; Statutory guidelines for businesses regarding e-bikes; UKCA marking webinar – 24 February; Construction Products Panel; DVSA Market Surveillance results: Motorcycle Helmets
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 13 February 2025
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: DBT update to product marking (UKCA/CE recognition) guidance; UKCA marking webinar – 24 February
Primary Authority: Business partnering resources for primary authorities; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: DBT update to product marking (UKCA/CE recognition) guidance; UKCA marking webinar – 24 February
Primary Authority: Business partnering resources for primary authorities; Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 6 February 2025
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: Accessing the Heads of Service email; UKCA marking webinar – 24 February; MHCLG Local Authority funding reform consultation (England only)
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS and wider updates: Accessing the Heads of Service email; UKCA marking webinar – 24 February; MHCLG Local Authority funding reform consultation (England only)
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 30 January 2025
This email contains information on the following:
Quarterly Live Briefing: Resources from the session; hold the date – webinar on continued recognition of EU requirements – 24 February
Product Safety: Government publishes research report into e-bike battery safety
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider updates: MHCLG Local Authority funding reform consultation (England only)
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Quarterly Live Briefing: Resources from the session; hold the date – webinar on continued recognition of EU requirements – 24 February
Product Safety: Government publishes research report into e-bike battery safety
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider updates: MHCLG Local Authority funding reform consultation (England only)
Dates to note
- Head of service
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
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
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Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 24 January 2025
This email contains information on the following:
Quarterly Live Briefing - reminder
Product Safety: Ongoing review of the Fire Safety of domestic upholstered furniture; request to complete Trading Standards – Regulator Toolkit survey
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Quarterly Live Briefing - reminder
Product Safety: Ongoing review of the Fire Safety of domestic upholstered furniture; request to complete Trading Standards – Regulator Toolkit survey
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 17 January 2025
This email contains information on the following:
Quarterly Live Briefing
Product Safety: Request to complete Trading Standards – Regulator Toolkit survey
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Quarterly Live Briefing
Product Safety: Request to complete Trading Standards – Regulator Toolkit survey
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 10 January 2025
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Request to complete Trading Standards – Regulator Toolkit survey; change to Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) log in; sharing further data on the e-bikes project
Primary Authority: Update on partnerships within Tobacco Industry; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Request to complete Trading Standards – Regulator Toolkit survey; change to Submit Cosmetic Product Notification (SCPN) log in; sharing further data on the e-bikes project
Primary Authority: Update on partnerships within Tobacco Industry; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 20 December 2024
This email contains information on the following:
Important Update: Christmas opening hours
Product Safety: Updated resources for Buy Safe Be Safe campaign; EU Safety Reporting update; UK Health Security Agency Laser product information sheet; Designated Standards Divergence table; Divergence Tracker – Implemented EU measures table
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Important Update: Christmas opening hours
Product Safety: Updated resources for Buy Safe Be Safe campaign; EU Safety Reporting update; UK Health Security Agency Laser product information sheet; Designated Standards Divergence table; Divergence Tracker – Implemented EU measures table
Dates to note
- Head of service
PRODUCT SAFETY
E-bikes – publication of statutory guidelines for businesses
PRIMARY AUTHORITY
PAR4 User Research Volunteers
E-bikes – publication of statutory guidelines for businesses
PRIMARY AUTHORITY
PAR4 User Research Volunteers
- Head of service
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: E-bikes – Secretary of State publication of statutory guidelines for businesses
Primary Authority: PA register user research volunteers; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Request for Product Safety, Construction Products and Legal Metrology training feedback
Dates to note
Product Safety: E-bikes – Secretary of State publication of statutory guidelines for businesses
Primary Authority: PA register user research volunteers; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Wider Updates: Request for Product Safety, Construction Products and Legal Metrology training feedback
Dates to note
- Head of service
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Guidance on General Product Safety legislation for Northern Ireland; Freedom of Information request – data release
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority.
Wider Updates: Request for feedback on Product Safety, Construction Products and Legal Metrology training; OPSS Horizon Scan 1.0.
Dates to note
Product Safety: Guidance on General Product Safety legislation for Northern Ireland; Freedom of Information request – data release
Primary Authority: Businesses seeking Primary Authority.
Wider Updates: Request for feedback on Product Safety, Construction Products and Legal Metrology training; OPSS Horizon Scan 1.0.
Dates to note
- Head of service
Chief Fire Officers' email to Fire and Rescue Services sent on 29 November 2024
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: E-bike / e-scooter fire – consumer safety campaign; Consumer awareness funding opportunity
Primary Authority: Changes to the statutory guidance 2024
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: E-bike / e-scooter fire – consumer safety campaign; Consumer awareness funding opportunity
Primary Authority: Changes to the statutory guidance 2024
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 29 November 2024
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Consumer awareness funding opportunity closes Friday 6 December
Primary Authority: Proposed changes to the statutory guidance – extended deadline; Businesses Seeking Primary Authority
Wider updates: Request for feedback on Product Safety, Construction Products and Legal Metrology training
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Consumer awareness funding opportunity closes Friday 6 December
Primary Authority: Proposed changes to the statutory guidance – extended deadline; Businesses Seeking Primary Authority
Wider updates: Request for feedback on Product Safety, Construction Products and Legal Metrology training
Dates to note
- Head of service
Heads of Service email to Local Authorities sent on 22 November 2024
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS update: Publication of OPSS delivery report 2023-24
Product Safety: Consumer awareness funding opportunity
Primary Authority: Changes to the statutory guidance 2024; businesses seeking Primary Authority – reminder of opportunities previously included
Dates to note
This email contains information on the following:
OPSS update: Publication of OPSS delivery report 2023-24
Product Safety: Consumer awareness funding opportunity
Primary Authority: Changes to the statutory guidance 2024; businesses seeking Primary Authority – reminder of opportunities previously included
Dates to note
- Head of service
This email contains information on the following:
Product Safety: Consumer awareness funding opportunity
Primary Authority: Changes to Expression of Interest form; changes to the statutory guidance 2024; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
Product Safety: Consumer awareness funding opportunity
Primary Authority: Changes to Expression of Interest form; changes to the statutory guidance 2024; businesses seeking Primary Authority
Dates to note
- Head of service