Using powers in the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, the government consulted until 23 June 2026 on reforming the UK's general product safety framework and market surveillance. Online marketplaces would have to exercise due care to prevent, identify and remove dangerous products, verify sellers and act against repeat offenders. Detailed duties will come through secondary legislation; no implementation dates have been set.
Key dates
- Done23 Jun 2026
Consultations close; government response and secondary legislation to follow (no date announced) Lewis Silkin
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Who it hits
What to prepare
- Agree with marketplace customers how recalls and delisted stock in UK warehouses will be handled.
- Follow the government response for any duties that extend to fulfilment or delivery providers.
Our reading
Sources
- UK government consults on proposals to reform the UK's general product safety framework and market surveillance regime · Lewis Silkin · 2026-06-01
- From passive host to proactive gatekeeper: online marketplaces in the spotlight under the PRMA reforms · Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer · 2026-04-14
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