Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Asbestos: Sales
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he has been taken against online sellers offering asbestos-containing products for sale since the enactment of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025.
- Answer
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The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), in my department, is coordinating the regulatory response to asbestos-contaminated consumer products, working closely with Local Authorities to enforce the regulations and monitor ongoing product recalls to ensure businesses are acting.
OPSS is in regular contact with businesses, including online marketplaces, to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities and take appropriate action.
The Government is currently consulting on a range of proposals to modernise and strengthen the UK’s product safety enforcement framework, including online, following royal assent of the PRAM Act 2025.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1809
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Asbestos Internet Regulation Products Sales
- Legislation
- Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025
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- 2026-05-22 12:52:32 +0100
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