Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 16976
Electrical Goods: Sales
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Question
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
Labour — Slough
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to prevent the sale of electrical products online that do not meet British safety standards.
Answer
Kate DeardenUnder the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, businesses are responsible for ensuring that electrical products are safe before being placed on the UK market. The Office for Product Safety and Standards and local authorities take action, includ...
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