Written question asked by Bradley Thomas (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Beverage Containers: Safety

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of sharp edges on plastic collars of tethered bottle caps on the safety of people with pre-existing conditions.

Answer: All products placed on the UK market must be safe. Under the General Product Safety Regulations, producers are required to ensure that products are safe under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, including where product features may present a risk to consumers. Producers are also expected to take account of the characteristics of those likely to use the product. Concerns about an unsafe product should be reported to Citizens Advice in the first instance. Producers must monitor the products they have placed on the market for any safety issues that may emerge and take action to mitigate risks.

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