Office for Product Safety & Standards
Weekly update from GOV.UK for: 24_6_2023
Office for Product Safety and Standards
Approved verification: guidance and application form
Page summary:
Weights and Measures Act 1985 and subsequent Deregulation Order 1999 (as amended).
Change made:
Register of approved verifiers updated.
Time updated:
3:00pm, 20 June 2023
Designated standards: equipment for explosive atmospheres
Page summary:
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for equipment for explosive atmospheres.
Change made:
Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.
Time updated:
3:00pm, 20 June 2023
Product Safety Report: Colour Changing LED Strip Light Kit sold via Wish (2208-0099)
Page summary:
Product Safety Report for Colour Changing LED Strip Light Kit presenting a risk of electric shock.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
5:29pm, 20 June 2023
Product Safety Report: AC-Adaptor 72W (2306-0031)
Page summary:
Product Safety Report for AC-Adaptor 72W presenting a high risk of fire.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
4:28pm, 22 June 2023
Page summary:
Product Safety Report for Professional Straightener with LCD Digital Display sold via Amazon presenting a risk of electric shock.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
4:31pm, 22 June 2023
Page summary:
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards associated with electric vehicles such as bikes and scooters.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
2:20pm, 5 June 2023
Update from GOV.UK for: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guides updated with minor amendments and references to the Windsor Framework, with an extra section in the Northern Ireland guide on new requirements from April 2023 for manufacturers of smartphones.
Time updated:
10:01am, 4 May 2023
Noise from outdoor equipment regulations
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.
Change made:
Guides updated with minor amendments and references to the Windsor Framework.
Time updated:
10:01am, 4 May 2023
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guides updated with minor amendments and references to the Windsor Framework.
Time updated:
10:02am, 4 May 2023
General Product Safety Regulations 2005
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guides updated with minor amendments and references to the Windsor Framework.
Time updated:
10:02am, 4 May 2023
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guides updated with minor amendments and references to the Windsor Framework.
Time updated:
10:02am, 4 May 2023
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guides updated with minor amendments and references to the Windsor Framework.
Time updated:
10:02am, 4 May 2023
Schedule 4: UK nationally approved electricity meters
Page summary:
Electricity Act 1989: Statutory register of all pattern approved electricity meters suitable for billing purposes in the UK.
Change made:
Schedule 4 updated.
Time updated:
9:40am, 12 May 2023
Office for Product Safety and Standards
Published
1 July 2021
Last updated
14 February 2023 — See all updates
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
PDF, 136 KB, 3 pages
PDF, 135 KB, 4 pages
Designated standards: EMC
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Designated standards: EMC – notice of publication, 26 October 2022
PDF, 241 KB, 13 pages
Designated standards: EMC – consolidated list, version 3, 26 October 2022
ODS, 18.1 KB
This file is in an OpenDocument form
Designated standards: radio equipment
Designated standards: radio equipment – notice of publication, 19 January 2023
PDF, 345 KB, 30 pages
Designated standards: radio equipment – consolidated list, version 4, 19 January 2023
ODS, 29.8 KB This file is in an OpenDocument format
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11:06am, 9 January 2023
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guide footnotes updated to reference the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022.
Time updated:
11:06am, 9 January 2023
Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses on Regulation 2016/425 and the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Change made:
Guide footnotes updated to reference the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022.
Time updated:
11:07am, 9 January 2023
Noise from outdoor equipment regulations
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.
Change made:
Guide footnotes updated to reference the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022.
Time updated:
11:07am, 9 January 2023
Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses and market surveillance authorities.
Change made:
Guide footnotes updated to reference the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022.
Time updated:
11:07am, 9 January 2023
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guide footnotes updated to reference the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022.
Time updated:
11:07am, 9 January 2023
Equipment for explosive atmospheres regulations
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses on the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016.
Change made:
Guide footnotes updated to reference the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022.
Time updated:
11:08am, 9 January 2023
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guide footnotes updated to reference the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022.
Time updated:
11:08am, 9 January 2023
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses.
Change made:
Guide footnotes updated to reference the Product Safety and Metrology (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2022.
Time updated:
11:08am, 9 January 2023
Product Safety Report: Electric Doorbell EY-A001929 (2212-0125)
Page summary:
Product Safety Report for Electric Doorbell presenting a high risk of electric shock.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:15am, 3 January 2023
Product Safety Report: Electric Wood Trimmer (2212-0050)
Page summary:
Product Safety Report for electric wood trimmer presenting a high risk of electric shock and electrocution.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:16am, 3 January 2023
Product Safety Risk Assessment Methodology (PRISM)
Page summary:
The guide, toolkit and further information for GB authorities with responsibility for consumer product safety.
Change made:
Risk assessment example added for non-compliant remote control for lighting chain.
Time updated:
10:03am, 4 January 2023
National regulation: enforcement services
Page summary:
How the Office for Product Safety and Standards contributes to the national regulatory landscape.
Change made:
Summary of non-qualifying regulatory provisions under the Business Impact Target for 17 December 2021 to 16 December 2022 added.
Time updated:
1:36pm, 6 January 2023
Page summary:
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Change made:
Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.
Time updated:
12:15am, 19 January 2023
Designated standards: radio equipment
Page summary:
Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for radio equipment.
Change made:
Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated.
Time updated:
12:15am, 19 January 2023
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Documents
Designated standards: radio equipment – notice of publication, 19 January 2023
PDF, 345 KB, 30 pages
Designated standards: radio equipment – notice of publication, 8 September 2022
PDF, 317 KB, 25 pages
Designated standards: radio equipment – notice of publication, 8 June 2022
PDF, 271 KB, 20 pages
Designated standards: radio equipment – notice of publication, 1 January 2021
PDF, 408 KB, 18 pages
Designated standards: radio equipment – consolidated list, version 4, 19 January 2023
ODS, 29.8 KB
This file is in an OpenDocument format
Details
Notices of publication from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy are provided above for designated standards for radio equipment. This is in support of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (as amended). A consolidated list of the standards is also available for reference by businesses.
Published 22 December 2020
Last updated 19 January 2023 + show all updates
Designated standards: new or amended notices of publication
Proposed updates to the lists of standards for businesses
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/designated-standards-new-or-amended-notices-of-publication
Designated standards: general product safety – proposal to amend, 27 September 2022 – publication of notice scheduled for 26 October 2022
PDF, 129 KB, 2 pages
Designated standards: EMC – proposal to amend, 27 September 2022 – publication of notice scheduled for 26 October 2022
PDF, 130 KB, 3 pages
Designated standards: low voltage equipment – proposal to amend, 27 September 2022 – publication of notice scheduled for 26 October 2022
PDF, 143 KB, 7 pages
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/designated-standards-low-voltage
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/standards-general-product-safety
From 1 January 2022 specific solid fuel local space heaters ‘placed on the market’ are required to meet a range of ecodesign and energy information implementing measures.
For the ecodesign regulations manufacturers, importers, or authorised representatives shall ensure solid fuel local space heaters in scope meet the range of implementing measures which include energy efficiency, emissions, and product information. The energy information regulations require suppliers of certain solid fuel local space heaters to produce and provide an accurate energy label, furthermore dealers shall display the energy label at the point of sale, including distance selling methods.
To support stakeholders a create an energy label service is provided. For products placed on the market in Northern Ireland please see the EPREL database. Both the EU retained ecodesign and energy information regulations can be obtained at the links below.
- Ecodesign Regulations (EU) 2015/1185
- Energy information Regulations (EU) 2015/1186
These regulations were subject to technical amendments when retained in GB law on 1 January 2021. These amendments were made through:
- The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment)(EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (see Schedule 2 paragraph 25 on EUR 2015/1185 and Schedule 5 paragraph 14 on EUR 2015/1186)
- The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment)(EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (see reg 4 : shall come into force at the end of the transition period (IP completion day not exit day), and Schedule 5 paragraph 14 on EUR 2015/1186).
OPSS Enforcement
E-Alert to subscribers of the RoHS topic.
As per Schedule A1 of SI 2020 No. 1647, the restriction of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) does not apply to —
(a) medical devices, including in vitro medical devices;
(b) monitoring and control instruments, including industrial monitoring and control instruments;
(c) cables or spare parts for the repair, the reuse, the updating of functionalities or upgrading of capacity of EEE placed on the market before 22nd July 2019.
Businesses placing EEE on the EU or NI markets are reminded that under EU Directive 2015/863 (Article 7) this exclusion is due to expire on 22nd July 2021.
For EEE placed on the GB market, this exclusion does not expire until determined by the Secretary of State. As such, Defra intend to publish a consultation on this change in the near future.
At present, there is no definitive date set.
Email alert for energy label subscribers
Certain energy labels changed on 1 March 2021. The success of energy labelling has meant that manufacturers have continued to innovate and develop more energy efficient products. The refresh introduces a simpler scaling system that is based upon A to G, the scale also takes into account potential greater energy efficiencies still to be realised. The changes will support consumers in making informed decisions based upon energy consumption.
To support these changes there are new requirements on dealers when it comes to displaying the new rescaled energy labels, and these labels must include a QR code. This will apply across the UK. The products affected by these changes are:
- TVs and electronic displays
- Dishwashers
- Washer-dryers
- Washing machines
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Wine storage refrigerators
Dealers will have until 18 March 2021 to replace old labels on display with rescaled labels for these products.
Guidance to support these changes at the following links:
Office for Product Safety and Standards - Guidance for suppliers and dealers.
Label 2020 - The Label 2020 project is organised to help smooth the market transition towards the new energy labels. The Label 2020 project started in June 2019 and will last until January 2023. The website provides specific, relevant information for suppliers and dealers.
Energy Saving Trust - Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation working to address the climate emergency. A respected and trusted voice on energy efficiency and clean energy solutions, they continue to work towards a smart, decarbonised, decentralised energy system.
Simple Energy Advice - The Simple Energy Advice website has advice on ways to save energy ranging from how you heat your home to how to use products efficiently.
A new RoHS project (Pack 24) for the assessment of seven exemptions requests listed in Annex III and Annex IV of Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2 Directive) has started. The study shall cover exemptions 18(b), 18(b)-I, 24, 29, 32 and 34 of Annex III and exemption 34 of Annex IV.
Annex III, 18(b)
Lead as activator in the fluorescent powder (1% lead by weight or less) of discharge lamps when used as sun tanning lamps containing phosphors such as BSP.
Annex III, 18(b)-I
Lead as activator in the fluorescent powder (1% lead by weight or less) of discharge lamps containing phosphors such as BSP when used in medical phototherapy equipment.
Annex III, 24
Lead in solders for the soldering to machined through hole discoidal and planar array ceramic multilayer capacitors
Annex III, 29
Lead bound in crystal glass as defined in Annex I (Categories 1, 2, 3 and 4) of Council Directive 69/493/EEC.
Annex III, 32
Lead oxide in seal frit used for making window assemblies for Argon and Krypton laser tubes.
Annex III, 34
Lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements
Annex IV, 34
Lead as an activator in the fluorescent powder of discharge lamps when used for extracorporeal photopheresis lamps containing BSP (BaSi2O5:Pb) phosphors.
Assignment of project tasks to Oeko-Institut started on December 17, 2020 and will run over a period of 10 months, thus ending October 16, 2021. An interim report shall be delivered to the European Commission in the end of May 2021. The final report is due at the end of the project.
A stakeholder consultation is planned to be lanuched towards end of March 2021
E-Alert relating to Legislation number: 2020 No.1647 - The Hazardous Substances and Packaging (Legislative Functions and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SCHEDULE A1:
The concentration value of Cadmium, currently given as 0.1% instead of 0.01% in Schedule A1 of SI 2020 No.1647, is a typographical error.
A formal amendment to correct the error will be implemented shortly.
You should, therefore, continue to work to the 0.01% threshold for Cadmium under the RoHS Regulations.
The government have now published guidance on how to apply for exemptions under RoHS for goods placed on the GB market, as found below:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/restriction-of-hazardous-substances-rohs-exemptions-how-to-apply
The form required to apply for an exemption can be downloaded here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restriction-of-hazardous-substances-rohs-exemption-form
Northern Ireland, however, continues to follow the EU exemptions system, as detailed in here: Guidance about the EU exemptions system, including how to apply.
The UKCA marking came into effect on 1 January 2021. However, to allow businesses time to adjust to the new requirements, you will still be able to use the CE marking until 1 January 2022 in most cases.
The UKCA marking alone cannot be used for goods placed on the Northern Ireland market, which require the CE marking or UKNI marking. See the guidance on placing goods on the Northern Ireland market.
This guidance explains how to use the UKCA marking. For further information on placing these goods on the market, see the guidance on placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain.
A new RoHS project (Pack 22) for the assessment of sixteen requests for nine exemptions listed in Annex III of Directive 2011/65/EU has started. The study shall cover exemptions 6(a)/6(a)-I, 6(b)/6(b)-I, 6(b)-II, 6(c), 7(a), 7(c)-I and 7(c)-II of Annex III.
A stakeholder consultation is planned and is expected to be launched before the end of the year.
For more details, please see the Technical specifications and the Project Description.
Stakeholders that have registered will be informed about the consultation. Stakeholders can register under Registration in order to regularly receive information on project progress and in order to be involved in the evaluation.
Dear Stakeholders
Following the advanced notification of the webinars to cover amendments to the Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations (HNMBR), OPSS is pleased to confirm the dates and issue invitation links below for the following webinars:
9 February 2021 (14:00 – 15:00) – HNMBR amendments Overview.
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hnmbr-amendments-overview-webinar-tickets-137405759325
11 February 2021 (14:00 – 15:00) – HNMBR amendments Notifications.
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hnmbr-amendments-notifications-webinar-tickets-137410728187
16 February 2021 (14:00 – 15:30) – HNMBR amendments Building classes and metering. Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hnmbr-amendments-building-classes-and-metering-webinar-tickets-137411243729
18 February 2021 (14:00 – 16:00) – HNMBR amendments Cost-effectiveness tool.Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hnmbr-amendments-cost-effective-tool-webinar-tickets-137411584749
We have 200 places for each webinar and urge heat suppliers to register at earliest opportunity. If there is a demand, we will hold further webinars.
Government and industry have been working closely together to develop an industry-led framework to respond to heat networks that might be facing challenges beyond their control. The new Heat Network Exchange was launched last year as a central hub to support the sector during the pandemic and beyond.
Kind regards
OPSS Heat Networks team
The UKNI marking is a new conformity marking for products placed on the market in Northern Ireland which have undergone mandatory third-party conformity assessment by a body based in the UK. This guidance explains how to use the UKNI marking (sometimes referred to as the UK(NI) mark or the UK(NI) indication).
For further information on the general arrangements for placing goods on the Northern Ireland market, see the guidance on placing manufactured goods on the market in Northern Ireland.
For further information on general requirements across the UK, see marking,
The UKNI marking is not recognised on the EU market. If you are placing goods on the EU market, you must use the CE marking on its own, without the UKNI marking.
To find out how to place a CE marking on your product, see Using the CE marking.
This is advanced notification of a series of webinars to cover amendments to Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations that came into force on 27 November 2020.
The sessions are tentatively planned as below:
9 February 2021 (afternoon) – HNMBR amendments Overview
11 February 2021 (afternoon) – HNMBR amendments Notifications
16 February 2021 (afternoon) – HNMBR amendments Building classes and metering
18 February 2021 (afternoon) – HNMBR amendments Cost-effectiveness tool
If you are interested in attending the webinars, please reserve the date(s). There is no need to contact OPSS at this point: we will send a follow-up email in early January with webinar titles, descriptions and exact times, and links to reserve your place.
Kind regards
OPSS Heat Networks Team
A new RoHS project (Pack 22) for the assessment of sixteen requests for nine exemptions listed in Annex III of Directive 2011/65/EU has started. The study shall cover exemptions 6(a)/6(a)-I, 6(b)/6(b)-I, 6(b)-II, 6(c), 7(a), 7(c)-I and 7(c)-II of Annex III.
A stakeholder consultation is planned and is expected to be launched before the end of the year.
For more details, please see the Technical specifications and the Project Description.
This week marks one month to go until the end of the transition period after the UK left the EU. That means you have just a few weeks left to make yourself aware of the new rules that will apply to buying and selling timber and timber products from 1 January 2021.
To find out what necessary preparations you need to make for your business to continue trading, visit https://www.gov.uk/transition.
You can also find more information on the timber trading page and the Office for Product Safety and Standards website.
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period comes to an end on the 31st December 2020. For information on what you'll need to do from 1 January 2021, read:
Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain from 1 January 2021
Placing manufactured goods on the market in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021
Placing manufactured goods on the EU market from 1 January 2021
Using the UKCA mark from 1 January 2021
Conformity assessment bodies: change of status from 1 January 2021