” It is important that all businesses keep up to date with these changes as they are announced by the Government.

Today is the day that a lot of businesses will be reopening although many of them sadly will be forced to close because of insolvency.”

Nigel Holland

Support for businesses and self-employed people during coronavirus Guidance

OPSS coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for business and local authorities

Guidance on how OPSS is supporting businesses and local authorities and protecting consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published 27 March 2020
Last updated 12 June 2020 — see all updates From: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Contents

1. OPSS COVID-19 guidance for businesses
2. OPSS COVID-19 guidance for local authorities
3. Letters OPSS has sent to stakeholders

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is focusing on the key issues surrounding Government measures to protect the public during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

During this challenging period, we are working with business to understand where regulatory requirements are preventing them delivering the products the public and NHS need.

OPSS COVID-19 guidance for businesses

Placing hand cleaning and sanitising products on the UK market (PDF, 375KB, 5 pages) – version 3, 14 May

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations (PDF, 442KB, 14 pages) – version 3, 19 May

New high-volume manufacturers of COVID-19 PPE (PDF, 422KB, 11 pages) – version 4, 19 May

New small-scale manufacturers of COVID-19 PPE (PDF, 427KB, 7 pages) – version 1, 6 May – also applicable to individuals

Manufacturers and makers of face coverings (PDF, 149KB, 3 pages) – version 2, 9 June – also applicable to individuals

Read technical specifications for PPE published by the Cabinet Office and Department of Health and Social Care.

OPSS COVID-19 guidance for local authorities

Face masks and coverings (PDF, 534KB, 17 pages) – version 1, 12 June – an enforcement guide for Trading Standards Services in Great Britain and Environmental Health Services in Northern Ireland

Letters OPSS has sent to stakeholders:

Letter to Notified Bodies concerning PPE (PDF, 205KB, 2 pages) – 25 March 2020

Letter to Local Authority Heads of Service, regional coordinators and National Product Safety Group members concerning PPE (PDF, 187KB, 2 pages) – 25 March 2020

Letter to Health and Safety Executive concerning PPE (PDF, 193KB, 2 pages) – 25 March 2020

OPSS has developed hand sanitisers and PPE guidance for Trading Standards, as well as businesses.

Email: opss.enquiries@beis.gov.uk for further information. Published 27 March 2020
Last updated 12 June