Tough new laws to make online marketplaces safer

UK legislation targets unsafe goods sold on the internet

The UK government has introduced new laws requiring online marketplaces to meet the same strict product safety standards as traditional retailers.The post UK legislation targets unsafe goods sold on the internet appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

New UK law helps cut out dodgy online sellers and boost motorcycle safety

A new UK law aims to stamp out unsafe products sold online by giving regulators more power to act fast and keep consumers protected.

New product safety legislation to dampen ‘fake e-bike’ fire risk

The post New product safety legislation to dampen ‘fake e-bike’ fire risk appeared first on Cycling Electric. The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill has been granted Royal Assent, the final step in passing into law new product safety benchmarks that will hold to account anyone selling goods that are deemed unsafe, and do not comply with product safety obligations. The news is especially welcome to those who have been battling the narrative ar…

New UK fire safety law targets online marketplaces selling unsafe products

UK law enacted to address fire risks from online sales The UK Department for Business and Trade has announced the Royal Assent of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, expanding fire safety enforcement powers in response to risks posed by lithium-ion batteries sold online. The department said the new law aims to align online marketplaces […]

Independent Retailers Association Welcomes Government's New Product Safety Laws - NNBN - Supporting Business Growth

A leading independent retailers association has backed the government’s move to hold online marketplaces to the same high standards as high street shops, following Royal Assent of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), which represents over 6,000 independent businesses across the UK, supported the PRAM Act, which will create new powers to target emerging dangers and hold online marketplace…

Tough new laws to make online marketplaces safer

New laws to make online marketplaces safer and protect the public from dangerous products