Government launches new Office for Product Safety and Standards

The UK government has announced the creation of a new Office for Product Safety and Standards. This new body is part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and is tasked with coordinating the UK’s product safety regime.

This will also include ensuring the appropriate checks are made on imported products once the UK leaves the EU. For more information see https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-new-office-for-product-safety-and-standards