Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Consumer Goods: Safety

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans she has to ensure the safety of products sold online.

Answer

UK product safety law is clear: all products must be safe, including those sold online. My Department’s Office for Product Safety and Standards takes action to address non-compliant products online, including monitoring marketplaces, test purchasing and taking appropriate enforcement action.

In addition, Government recently consulted on reforming the product safety framework to ensure it works for modern supply chains and addresses new risks. This included proposals for clear duties on online marketplaces to take proactive steps to identify, prevent and remove unsafe products from their sites. We are now considering feedback and will set out our response in due course.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 17305
Session: 2026-27
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Consumer goods Electronic commerce Safety
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Consumer Goods: Safety

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