OPSS supports new guide for bringing safe products to market

In recent months OPSS has been working with consumers and businesses to support the development of a Code of Practice that will help businesses understand their responsibilities to supply safe products to consumers.

The UK National Standards Body, the British Standards Institution (BSI) has been sponsored by OPSS to publish a Code of Practice to support business with bringing products to market safely. PAS 7050:2022, Bringing safe products to market, published on 25 March 2022, helps businesses meet their obligations under products safety law that requires that new and used consumer products placed on the market are safe.

Graham Russell, Chief Executive of the Office for Product Safety and Standards, said:

As product supply chains become more complex, businesses need to develop their systems to ensure they only bring safe products to market. This new Code will help protect consumers by supporting businesses to get it right first time

The (PAS) has been developed by BSI, who have brought experts together from consumer organisations, manufacturers, retailer’s businesses, and regulators.

OPSS also asked BSI to lead a review of the product recalls and corrective actions – PAS 7100. These two Codes of Practice now complement each other. This revised PAS for better product recalls incorporates changes to include online marketplaces and repair and refurbishment.