United Kingdom: Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, including provisions on safety standards in online marketplaces
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Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, including provisions on safety standards in online marketplaces received royal assent
On 21 July 2025, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 received royal assent. The Act grants regulators new powers to hold online marketplaces to the same safety standards as physical retailers. The Act applies to approximately 300,000 UK bu…
SourceProduct Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, including provisions on safety standards in online marketplaces was adopted by the House of Lords
On 10 July 2025, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 was adopted by the House of Lords. The Act grants regulators new powers to hold online marketplaces to the same safety standards as physical retailers. The Act applies to approximately …
SourceProduct Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, including provisions on safety standards in online marketplaces was passed by the House of Commons
On 12 March 2025, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 was passed by the House of Commons. The Act grants regulators new powers to hold online marketplaces to the same safety standards as physical retailers. The Act applies to approximatel…
SourceProduct Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, including provisions on safety standards in online marketplaces was introduced to the House of Commons
On 4 September 2024, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 was introduced to the House of Commons. The Act grants regulators new powers to hold online marketplaces to the same safety standards as physical retailers. The Act applies to appro…
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