Question follow-through · 16976

Electrical Goods: Sales

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to prevent the sale of electrical products online that do not meet British safety standards.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Answering body
Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
8 Jul 2026
Target answer date
13 Jul 2026
Answer
17 Jul 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps he has taken to prevent the sale of electrical products online that do not meet British safety standards.

  2. 13 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    Under the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, businesses are responsible for ensuring that electrical products are safe before being placed on the UK market. The Office for Product Safety and Standards and local authorities take action, includ...

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