Our Product law bulletin explores key regulatory development and upcoming changes in product regulation. Areas covered in this edition include:

• Product Liability Consultation: On 31 July 2025, the Law Commission launched a revie w of the law relating to liability for defective products, the first of its kind since the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
• Product Regulation and Metrology Bill: The Product Regulation and Metrology Act ('the Act') finally received Royal Assent on 21 July 2025.
• Provisional Agreement on EU Toy Safety Measures: The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement to update and strengthen the existing Toy Safety Directive Read more
• Public Consultation on Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: The European Commission has launched a review of its Cosmetic Products Regulation (Regulation 1223/2009), which governs all cosmetic products sold across the EU.
• Delays in EU Batteries Regulations: In May 2025, the European Commission published two new proposals which will impact the timeline and scope of the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) ("EUBR").
• WEEE Regulations before Parliament: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment, etc.) Regulations 2025 ('the Regulations') came into force on 12 August 2025. The Regulations will introduce significant changes to the existing WEEE framework.
• Tackling unsafe e-bikes: APPGCW calls for urgent action In February's product bulletin, we reported on the fire risk and product safety of e-bikes and scooters. In particular, the number of fires being reported (mostly due to batteries) was considered by the London Fire Brigade as London's fastest growing fire risk in 2024.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a 12-week public consultation on a proposal to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) and related bisphenols in materials that come into contact with food products. This follows the FSA’s recommendation to remove BPA and similar substances from food contact materials, such as coatings, varnishes, and certain plastics, to better protect public health by reducing long-term exposure. BPA is currently used in household kitchen items and food packaging, with concerns about potential health effects from regular dietary exposure. The consultation seeks feedback on the principle of a ban, its scope, timelines, and transitional arrangements, and is open to all interested parties until 24 December 2025.