Asbestos: Sales
Commons · Question 1811 · Tabled 15 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress has been made on developing new requirements for online marketplaces under powers contained in the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, including with regard to the sale of products
Answer
Answered by Kate Dearden, 22 May 2026
UK law is clear that products must be safe, including those sold online. Despite this, we recognise that non-compliant products remain available to consumers.On 31 March, the Government launched a major package of consultations on updating the product saf...