by westoncompliance | Jul 24, 2026 | Brexit, HMSO, Machinery, UK
These Regulations update the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 to reflect the introduction of the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, which will apply in Northern Ireland from 20 January 2027 under the Windsor Framework. They clarify that the 2008...
by westoncompliance | Feb 26, 2026 | Consultation, Equipment, Machinery, OPSS, Safety, UK
The OPSS sought views on the introduction across the UK of measures in the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 applies in the EU from January 2027, bringing in changes intended to clarify and future-proof the legislation in this area,...
by westoncompliance | Feb 18, 2026 | Explosive Atmosphere, Machinery, OPSS, Pressure Equipment, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has proposed updates to the following standards:Designated standards: machinery – proposal to amend, 17 February 2026 – publication of notice scheduled for 18 March 2026 (PDF, 126 KB, 3 pages)Designated...
by westoncompliance | Dec 2, 2025 | Fire fighting systems, protection, Machinery, Marine, MCA, UK
The MCA has published guidance outlining the approval, installation and maintenance requirements for fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems used in small-vessel machinery spaces that are not normally occupied.It explains that only systems tested and certified by a...
by westoncompliance | Oct 21, 2025 | Consultation, Equipment, Machinery, OPSS, Safety, UK
The OPSS sought views on the introduction across the UK of measures in the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 applies in the EU from January 2027, bringing in changes intended to clarify and future-proof the legislation in this area,...
by westoncompliance | Aug 28, 2025 | Electrical, Machinery, OPSS, Radio Equipment, UK
The OPSS has issued a notification regarding proposed amendments to three current designated standards: machinery, radio equipment and low voltage:Designated standards: radio equipment – proposal to amend, 27 August 2025 – publication of notice scheduled for 25...
by westoncompliance | Jul 29, 2025 | Consultation, Equipment, Machinery, OPSS, Safety, UK
The OPSS is seeking views on the introduction across the UK of measures in the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 applies in the EU from January 2027, bringing in changes intended to clarify and future-proof the legislation in this...
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2025 | Equipment, Lifting, Machinery, OPSS, Product Safety, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has updated the GB guide to include the actions required if the Approved Body resigns.Read more…Source: OPSS.
by westoncompliance | Feb 4, 2025 | Machinery, Safety, UK
The Department for Business and Trade, Office for Product Safety and Standards and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy have updated the notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for machinery in...
by westoncompliance | Dec 5, 2024 | Equipment, Lifting, Machinery, OPSS, Safety, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published revised guides following legislation to extend recognition of CE marking on products being placed on the Great Britain market which came into effect on 1 October 2024.This guidance will assist your...
by westoncompliance | Nov 14, 2024 | BEIS, Machinery, Occupational Health, OPSS, UK
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have updated safety standards for machinery supporting the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008...
