by westoncompliance | Jun 24, 2026 | Consultation, DBT, OPSS, Product Safety, Regulatory Process, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Department for Business and Trade (DBT) sought views from businesses, consumer groups and all other interested stakeholders on a new, modernised and enhanced core product safety framework.The need for a new core...
by westoncompliance | Apr 14, 2026 | Certification, Noise, OPSS, Regulatory Process, UK
The OPSS provides guidance to Great Britain and Northern Ireland for businesses on the Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001.The guidance for Great Britain has been updated to reflect the changes made by the Noise Emission in...
by westoncompliance | Apr 1, 2026 | Consultation, DBT, OPSS, Product Safety, Regulatory Process, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Department for Business and Trade (DBT) are seeking views from businesses, consumer groups and all other interested stakeholders on a new, modernised and enhanced core product safety framework.The need for a new...
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 | Feb 5, 2026 | DBT, Noise, OPSS, UK
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have updated and rationalised the content of this guidance.This guidance explains UK regulations controlling noise emissions from outdoor machinery, aimed at reducing...
by westoncompliance | Oct 21, 2025 | Equipment, Explosive Atmosphere, OPSS, Safety, UK
The OPSS seeks to update the list of designated standards under the SI 2016/1107 Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (ATEX regime).It recommends adding newer versions of certain standards to the...
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 | Sep 10, 2025 | Consultation, Noise, Occupational Health, Onshore, OPSS, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) sought views on the introduction of proposed amendments to EU Directive 2000/14/EC concerning methods to measure airborne noise, across the UK.A summary of responses has now been published.Read more…Source:...
by westoncompliance | Aug 29, 2025 | Construction, OPSS, UK
The OPSS has issued a notification regarding proposed amendments to a current designated standard: construction.Designated standards: construction products – proposal to amend, 28 August 2025 – publication of notice scheduled for 26 September 2025 Read...
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 | Aug 11, 2025 | OPSS, Regulatory Process, UK
The OPSS has added guidance on the measuring instruments regulations and non-automatic weighing instruments regulations.Read more…Source: OPSS.
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 | Apr 14, 2025 | BEIS, DBT, OPSS, Pressure Equipment
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have updated the notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for pressure...
by westoncompliance | Apr 14, 2025 | BEIS, DBT, OPSS, PPE, UK
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have updated the notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for personal...
by westoncompliance | Apr 14, 2025 | Equipment, OPSS, UK
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have updated the notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for measuring...
by westoncompliance | Mar 26, 2025 | Certification, Electrical, Electrical Equipment, OPSS, Product Safety, UK
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has added a link to information on making use of recognition of EU requirements to place products on the GB market, to the GB guide.Read more…Source: OPSS.
by westoncompliance | Mar 25, 2025 | Certification, OPSS, Product Safety, Radio Equipment, 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 | Mar 25, 2025 | Certification, OPSS, Pressure Equipment, 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 | Mar 25, 2025 | Certification, OPSS, Pressure Equipment, 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.
