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Product Regulation and Metrology Act: Product Safety Framework Reform Consultations
13 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses major reforms to modernise the [K UK's Product Safety Framework and review furniture fire safety regulations [K using powers from the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025.
Action Requested
Three consultations have been launched to gather vie [3D [K views on proposals that will strengthen consumer protection, clarify respon [6D [K responsibilities, streamline regulations, introduce new requirements for on [2D [K online marketplaces, and explore digital labelling options. The consultatio [11D [K consultations close on June 23, 2026.
Key Facts
- Three consultations have been launched to modernise the P [1D [K Product Safety Framework.
- Proposals aim to strengthen consumer protectio [9D [K protection from unsafe products.
- Consultations cover new requirements fo [2D [K for online marketplaces and digital labelling options.
- The furniture fir [3D [K fire safety regulations consultation aims to implement a smoulder test.
- [K Consultations will close after 12 weeks on June 23, 2026.
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