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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Product Regulation and Metrology Act

22 July 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

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At a glance

Key points

  • Product Regulation and Metrology Act aims to ensure UK leadership in product regulation.
  • An overview of risk identification and assessment processes has been published.
  • Updated Product Safety Code of Conduct is available on gov.uk.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, which aims to maintain UK leadership in product regulation by setting out processes for identifying and assessing risks posed by products.

Action requested

I have published an overview of the risk identification and assessment process as part of an updated Product Safety Code of Conduct. This document outlines legislative and non-legislative safeguards around the UK’s product safety framework, including regulatory and non-regulatory responses to identified risks. The updated code is available on gov.uk.

Key facts

  • The Act received Royal Assent on 21st July 2025.
  • Section 1(4) of the Act defines a risk as one that could endanger health or safety, property, or cause electromagnetic disturbance when used as intended or under foreseeable conditions.
  • The updated Product Safety Code of Conduct includes an annex detailing the process for identifying and assessing risks in products.
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