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Written question asked by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Street Trading

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with local police forces on ensuring that goods sold by pedlars comply with safety standards, including requirements for CE and UKCA marking.

Answer

Under the UK’s product safety framework, anyone who distributes consumer products in a commercial capacity, including pedlars, has a duty not to supply products that they know, or should be aware, are unsafe or non-compliant. Local authorities, rather than the police, enforce product safety regulations at a local level. The Office for Product Safety and Standards, as national regulator, works with local authorities providing the tools they need to ensure business comply with the law, keeping consumers safe.

Pedlars must have a licence to operate and are also subject to relevant provisions in the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3910
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Safety Products Street trading
Link
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