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New clause 11 and amendment 4 relate to product recall procedures. Supply chain actors are already under duties to report incidents to enforcement authorities, and the public can already access an online database of recalls: the product safety alerts, reports and recalls database. Furthermore, there are legislative routes for consumers to pursue their rights, including rights to repair, replace or refund, through various legislation, such as the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. The Government are reviewing product recalls as well as the full range of existing enforcement powers for product safety and metrology so that the powers can be targeted and effective. The consultation following Royal Assent will seek views on the structure of such powers.