Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Businesses: Private Sector

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the responses by private sector businesses to the first 12 months since the publication of the General Product Safety Regulations in December 2024.

Answer: In light of the feedback from businesses on the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), the Department has reviewed and updated guidance for businesses and supported businesses through extensive engagement, our Business Growth Service and the Export Support Directory. The Government announced a £16.6 million package to help boost trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain, including a ‘one stop shop’ regulatory support service for businesses. We also intend to consult early this year on major reforms to the UK product safety framework. Our proposals will take account of feedback received from businesses on GPSR in Northern Ireland.

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