Every regime ยท United Kingdom
General Product Safety Regulations 2005
The general safety duty for consumer products in Great Britain, enforced by Trading Standards and the Office for Product Safety and Standards: only safe products, information to consumers, traceability, and notification when a product turns out to be unsafe.
named This regime is named, not quoted: what it covers and the documents it expects are described in our own words, and no requirement text is reproduced. On the sheet its chip is outlined; a product whose regimes are all named stands as reference.
What it expects in the file
- Technical file
The technical documentation: design, drawings, bill of materials, the standards applied, the conformity assessment route, and the evidence that the requirements are met. Kept for the retention period the regime sets, typically ten years from the last unit placed on the market. - Risk assessment
The documented hazard identification and risk assessment for the product across its lifecycle, updated when the design, the use or the field data changes. - Test reports
Test reports from an accredited or accepted laboratory against the standards the technical file names, tied to the exact model and revision tested. - Labelling and instructions
Markings on the product and packaging (conformity mark, identification, warnings, manufacturer and importer details) and the instructions and safety information in the language of the market. - Traceability records
Batch, lot or serial identification on the product, the records that tie a unit to its production and supply chain, and UDI where the device rules require it.
Duties that continue after sale
- Market surveillance cooperation
Answer an authority's request for the technical file, the declaration and the supply chain within the time it sets, in a language it accepts, and cooperate with any corrective measure it requires. - Incident reporting
Notify the authority when a product has caused, or could cause, an accident, injury or serious incident, through the channel the regime names (the Safety Business Gateway, the MHRA, the FDA, SaferProducts.gov) and within its clock. - Recall readiness
Be able to identify affected units, reach the customers who hold them, issue a notice in the required form, offer the remedy the rules require, and show the authority the effectiveness of the action. - Traceability records
Keep the records that identify which batch went to which customer, and the identification on the product that lets a unit be traced back, for the retention period the regime sets.
Product categories that engage it
Cable or connectorCamera or action cameraConsumer droneE-reader or portable media playerGames console or controllerLaptop, desktop or tablet computerMobile phonePower adapter or chargerPrinter or scannerSpeaker, soundbar or headphonesTelevision or monitorBaby monitorConnected home deviceIP camera or video doorbellRouter, gateway or hubSmart lockSmart plug or smart socketSmart speaker or voice assistantSmart thermostat or heating controllerSmartwatch or fitness trackerBoard game, puzzle or craft kitConnected or app-controlled toyConstruction set or building blocksCot, crib or bassinetElectronic or battery toyHigh chair or booster seatOutdoor or water toyPacifier, teether or feeding articlePlush or soft toyPushchair, stroller or pramRide-on toyAir compressorAngle grinder or cutting toolChainsaw or hedge trimmerCordless drill or driverLawnmower or garden machinePortable generatorPressure washerTable saw, mitre saw or bench toolWelding machineElectric blanket or heated padHair dryer, straightener or personal care applianceIron or garment steamerKettle or coffee machineMicrowave oven or cookerRefrigerator or freezerSpace heater, fan or air conditionerToaster, grill or small cooking applianceVacuum cleanerWashing machine, dryer or dishwasherDesk lamp or portable lightLED lamp or bulbLuminaire or ceiling lightOutdoor or garden lightString or decorative lightsBattery chargerEV charging pointElectric bicycleElectric scooter or hoverboardLithium battery pack or cellPortable power stationPower bankBedding, duvet or pillowBunk bed or children's furnitureChildren's clothing or sleepwearClothing or apparelCurtains, blinds or home textilesMattressOffice chair or deskSofa or upholstered furnitureCandle or home fragranceHousehold cleaner or detergentPaint, coating or adhesivePesticide, biocide or repellentCookware or bakewareCutting board or kitchen utensilDrinking bottle or travel mugFood packaging materialFood storage containerKitchen knife or cutleryBicycleCamping stove or gas heaterPool, spa or water treatmentTent or camping furnitureTrampoline or play equipmentTreadmill or fitness equipmentCommercial HVAC or refrigeration unitLaboratory or measuring equipment
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