Tag: UK
Race against the machine
Commission considers whether EU machinery legislation remains fit for purpose, given pace of emerging technologies.
‘A little less conversation, a little more action’: UK House of Lords report enters the AI debate
Select Committee of the Upper House makes recommendations for the UK to realise its AI potential.
UK Government invites smart thinking from industry on standards for connected appliances
Consultation launched to help develop standards for smart appliances.
Security is for life, not just for Christmas: UK review of the security of consumer IoT products
Jamie Humphreys and Carol Roberts
The review includes a draft Code of Practice, which includes proposed steps to improve the cyber security of consumer IoT products.
New UK market surveillance database
The database forms part of preparations for Brexit.
Code of Practice for Product Recalls Published by UK Office for Product Safety
Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys
The Code provides detailed guidance for business and regulators on product safety recalls and corrective actions.
First enforcement action for new UK Office for Product Safety
Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys
The OPSS imposes its first fine for the importation and sale of illegally sourced timber.
UK Government launches new Office for Product Safety and Standards
UK government announces the formation of a new inter-departmental body to reinforce the UK’s position as a leader in international product safety.
8 for 8: UK Government accepts key recommendations to reform recall and product safety regimes
In January 2018, the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (“BEIS”) provided its much-awaited response to proposals for reform to the product safety and product recall regimes.