ICL-3 Response Accepted in Part Self-assessed

LPG Supplier Registration

Recommendation

A new scheme should be introduced requiring all LPG suppliers to be registered and accredited.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), registration and accreditation requirements for LPG suppliers were strengthened through regulatory reform and engagement with the UK LPG industry. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), work with the industry involved developing supplier registers and distributing industry questionnaires to identify and prioritise buried pipework for replacement, ensuring all LPG suppliers operate within a strengthened regulatory framework. According to the available evidence, no further published evidence has been identified since 2015.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
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This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Response
Accepted in Part
Accepted in Part Health and Safety Executive
18 Mar 2010

The proposal for an accredited registration scheme was supported by 70% of stakeholders. The Government accepts this recommendation in principal and has asked HSE to consult further with stakeholders on how such a scheme could be implemented, looking at various options from a formal accreditation scheme operated by a third party through to a charter of standards. (Cm. 7849, para 27)

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
31 Dec 2015

Implementation confirmed by HSE. All buried metallic LPG service pipe replacements completed by 2015 deadline.

Source
Official Report
18 Mar 2010

Government accepted in principle. HSE asked to consult further with stakeholders on implementation options for a supplier registration or accreditation scheme. 70% stakeholder support.

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Published Evidence

Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.

Confirmed Completed
31 Dec 2015
Health and Safety Executive Other

Registration and accreditation requirements for LPG suppliers strengthened through HSE regulatory reform and engagement with the UK LPG industry.

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HSE worked with industry to develop supplier registers and ensure all LPG suppliers operate within strengthened regulatory framework. Industry questionnaires distributed to identify and prioritise buried pipework for replacement.

HSE ICL Inquiry implementation page, ongoing upda… View Source
Source
Inquiry ICL Inquiry
Report The ICL Inquiry Report: Explosion at Grovepark Mills, Maryhill, Glasgow, 11 May 2004 16 Jul 2009
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Responsible Bodies
Health and Safety Executive Primary
Themes & Tags
Public Infrastructure Physical Hazards LPG Safety Supplier Registration Accreditation
Recommendation age 16.7 yrs
Last formal update 3736 days ago