OPSS enforcement: enforcement policy

This sets out the approach of the Office for Product Safety and Standards to dealaddressing with non-compliance by those we regulate and resolveto potential product safety issues.risks. Across all the areas in which we deliver regulation our aim is to support and enable those we regulate in meeting their obligations. Our intention is to give compliant businesses the confidence to innovate, invest and grow, while ensuring the necessary protections are in place. We take proportionate action in response to non-compliance, including where people or the environment are put at risk and businesses may gain an economic advantage by ignoring their obligations.

This document was updated in June 2022.2023.

SeeThe specific enforcement actions available to OPSS under certain regulations are set out in guidance.

Access our guidance on enforcement actions and associated rights

A list of the enforcement actions we have taken, in line with the approach set out in our Enforcementenforcement policy.policy is also available.

See our enforcement actions