The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is focusing on the key issues surrounding Government measures to protect the public during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

During this challenging period, we are working with business to understand where regulatory requirements are preventing them delivering the products the public and NHS need.

OPSS COVID-19 guidance for businesses

Placing hand cleaning and sanitising products on the UK market (PDF, 375KB, 5 pages) – version 3, 14 May 2020

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations (PDF, 445KB, 14 pages) – version 4, 2 September 2020

New high-volume manufacturers of COVID-19 PPE (PDF, 498KB, 12 pages) – version 7, 30 September 2020

New small-scale manufacturers of COVID-19 PPE (PDF, 438KB, 8 pages) – version 4, 30 September 2020 – also applicable to individuals

Manufacturers and makers of face coverings (PDF, 145KB, 3 pages) – version 4, 23 September 2020 – also applicable to individuals

OPSS COVID-19 guidance for local authorities

Face masks and coverings (PDF, 441KB, 17 pages) – version 2, 16 June 2020 – an enforcement guide for Trading Standards Services in Great Britain and Environmental Health Services in Northern Ireland

Letters OPSS has sent to stakeholders:

Letter to Notified Bodies concerning PPE (PDF, 205KB, 2 pages) – 25 March 2020

Letter to Local Authority Heads of Service, regional coordinators and National Product Safety Group members concerning PPE (PDF, 187KB, 2 pages) – 25 March 2020

Letter to Health and Safety Executive concerning PPE (PDF, 193KB, 2 pages) – 25 March 2020

OPSS has developed hand sanitisers and PPE guidance for Trading Standards, as well as businesses.

Email: opss.enquiries@beis.gov.uk for further information.