Office for Product Safety & Standards
Legal Metrology and Product Safety Training Programme

51ºÚÁÏ and are working in partnership with the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) to deliver a funded programme for building LA capability, with Product Safety and Legal Metrology trainingÌýto all local authority practitioners throughout the UK. It is offered free-of-charge to local authority practitioners.
Future training courses
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General Enquiries
If you have any other enquiries please email [email protected] with details including your name, contact telephone number and which course(s) you are interested in.
Introduction to Chemical Products Regulation and ComplianceThis training is designed for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who require an introduction to chemical product regulations. It is also suitable for those seeking a refresher on key legislation and enforcement practices. Learning outcomes:
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Webinar26 March 2025 1000 - 1200
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Clothing Safety & Compliance: Flammability, Standards & Best PracticeThis training is designed for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who need to understand clothing safety regulations. It is also suitable for those looking for a refresher on key legislation and enforcement practices. Trainer:Ìý ÌýHannah Forbes CPPD:Ìý Ìý2 hours Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, participants will: Gain an understanding of key regulations governing clothing safety, including flammability standards and requirements for children's clothing. Learn about labelling requirements, testing, and relevant standards. Develop knowledge of enforcement powers and best practices for identifying unsafe products. Understand the common risks associated with clothing and textiles, including strangulation and entrapment hazards. This training provides crucial insights for those engaging with businesses to ensure compliance with clothing safety regulations. Pre-reads:Ìý These will be given in the joining instructions. Ìý |
Webinar13 May 2025 1000 - 1200 When this training is fully booked please email [email protected]Ìý to go on the waiting list. |
Navigating Product Safety Laws for Second-Hand GoodsThis training is designed for Trading Standards professionals and regulatory enforcement officers who need an understanding of the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) as they apply to second-hand goods. It is also suitable for those seeking a refresher on key legislation and enforcement practices. Trainer:Ìý Hannah Forbes CPPD Points:Ìý Ìý2 hours Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, participants will: Gain an understanding of GPSR and how it applies to second-hand goods. Learn about safety assessment processes, risk-based approaches, and enforcement options. Understand legal obligations for businesses selling second-hand goods. Develop knowledge of best practices for ensuring compliance and consumer safety. This training provides crucial insights for those engaging with businesses to ensure compliance with second-hand goods regulations. Pre-reads:Ìý These will be given in the joining instructions. Ìý Ìý |
Webinar22 July 2025 10.00 - 12.00 When this training is fully booked please email [email protected]Ìý to go on the waiting list. |
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