Office for Product Safety and Standards

The public body responsible for product safety and standards policy and enforcement support.

Category: Business and economy Public bodies and agencies Regulators

Abbreviation: OPSS

Also used as: OPSS, product safety regulator, product standards office

Official website: Visit the Office for Product Safety and Standards

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

The Office for Product Safety and Standards is responsible for product safety and standards policy, enforcement support and regulatory coordination. It may appear in summaries involving unsafe products, consumer protection, product recalls, construction products, weights and measures and market surveillance.

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Competition and Markets AuthorityThe UK regulator responsible for competition and consumer protection enforcement.Department for Business and TradeThe UK Government department responsible for business, trade, investment and economic growth policy.MinisterA member of the government with responsibility for a policy area or department.Secretary of StateA senior government minister, usually responsible for a government department.