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The OPSS works with a range of organisations to protect consumers from unsafe products.

Conclusion
The OPSS works with a range of organisations to protect consumers from unsafe products. For example, it provides expertise and support to local Trading Standards services and works with the British Standards Institution to help develop internationally- recognised product standards.22
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
2.4 OPSS runs a Business Reference Panel composed of technical and regulatory leads from 200+ trade organisations and individual businesses representing a diverse range of sectors from food production, hospitality and retail to commercial and consumer product manufacturing.
Source
Committee Public Accounts Committee
Inquiry Protecting consumers from unsafe products
Report Nineteenth Report - Protecting consumers from unsafe products 30 Sep 2021 HC 180
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.7 yrs
Report published 30 Sep 2021