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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Electrical Goods: Sales

Question

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

Under 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, including enforcement, to prevent the supply of non-compliant products and remove them from sale, including online.

My Department has recently consulted on reforming the Product Safety Framework so that it works for modern products, risks and supply chains. This included proposals for clear duties on online marketplaces to identify, prevent and remove unsafe products from their sites.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16976
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Electrical goods Internet Safety Sales
Link
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