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Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Local Title:
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Country/Region:
United Kingdom
Competent Authority:
Secretary of State
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2024-05-23
Implementation Date:
2024-10-01
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
Official Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Summary

The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024 establishes safety, health, and environmental protection standards that products shall meet to be sold in Great Britain. It is designed to give businesses flexibility in compliance, allowing them to choose between adhering to EU requirements or UK requirements for products covered by the following legislation: 

  • The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001;

  • The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008;

  • The Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009;

  • The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010;

  • The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011;

  • The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012;

  • The Explosives Regulations 2014;

  • The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015;

  • The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016;

  • The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016;

  • The Lifts Regulations 2016;

  • The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016;

  • The Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016;

  • The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016;

  • The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016;

  • The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016;

  • The Recreational Craft Regulations 2017;

  • The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017;

  • The Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and Regulation (EU)2016/425; and

  • The Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018 and Regulation (EU) 2016/426.

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