Product Safety Resources

Guidance for trading standards officers on applying Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)) to hand sanitiser products.

A variety of GOV.UK links with information regarding the use of face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This BSI guide summarises the main characteristics of the four most common categories of mask and face covering available in the UK that health workers and the public may use.

Handling of Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH) safety report submission requirements during the Covid-19 pandemic.

European Commission recommendation on PPE regulatory easements to help increase production of safe medical supplies.

Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) guidance on PPE and hand sanitiser during COVID-19.

Guidance on how OPSS is supporting businesses and local authorities and protecting consumers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Guidance on the different regulationsthat apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment).

National Product Safety Group (NPSG) guidance on the safety enforcement of baby soother holders.

National Product Safety Group (NPSG) guidance on the safety enforcement of electrical cells for consumers.

Guidance by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) on the sale of fireworks by businesses.

Guide to application of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Guidance by the National Product Safety Group (NPSG) on personal light electric vehicles (PLEVs).

Code of practice on consumer product safety related recalls and other corrective actions.

Advice provided by the National Product Safety Group (NPSG) to trading standards authorities regarding boron found in slime and putty.

PROSAFE website.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) information on UK REACH.

RoSPA product safety information.

European Union information on the application of EU law.

An introduction from the Tyre Industry Federation to applicable regulations in England and Wales.

Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) information on enforcement and research activities.