Product Regulation & Metrology Act 2025: Key Changes Affecting General Products
The Product Regulation & Metrology Act 2025 strengthens the UK’s regulatory framework for general consumer products, improving product safety, conformity assessment, labelling, and market surveillance. The Act ensures that products sold in the UK meet safety standards and that businesses maintain the necessary documentation and traceability.
For products sold into the EU, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) requires an EU-based economic operator responsible for compliance, acting as the main point of contact for authorities. Conformity Services Ltd can act as your EU economic operator, providing full support for GPSR obligations.
Key Changes Introduced by the Act
1. Scope of Regulated Products
Covers all general consumer products, strengthening alignment with GPSR principles.
Food products are excluded and remain regulated under separate food safety legislation.
2. Compliance & Economic Operator Duties
The Act reinforces that products must be safe for intended or foreseeable use.
Businesses placing products on the market must maintain:
Technical documentation
Risk assessments
Clear instructions and safety warnings
Traceability information
For EU sales, an EU-based economic operator must be appointed.
3. Labelling & Information Requirements
Mandatory inclusion of batch numbers and durability info.
Clear usage instructions and warnings.
Marketing claims must be accurate and substantiated.
4. Market Surveillance & Enforcement
Authorities have expanded powers to inspect, test, and recall products.
Non-compliance can lead to fines, product withdrawal, or other enforcement actions.
Streamlined digital reporting procedures for incidents.
5. Alignment with EU Standards
Certain provisions mirror EU GPSR rules.
Businesses selling cross-border should consider both UK and EU compliance.
Practical Steps to Stay Compliant
Review your product portfolio to determine which items may fall under the Act.
Update technical files, documentation, and labelling.
Appoint an economic operator for EU market compliance.
Implement systems to monitor and report safety incidents.
Consider professional compliance support — Conformity Services Ltd can act as your EU economic operator and help manage UK GPSR obligations.
Conclusion
The Product Regulation & Metrology Act 2025 strengthens product safety, labelling, and enforcement for general consumer products. Compliance is essential to protect consumers, avoid penalties, and maintain market access.
Conformity Services Ltd provides expert support as your EU economic operator and for UK GPSR compliance, ensuring your products meet regulatory requirements efficiently and safely.