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Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025

Bill 3752Lords originatingintroduced 04 Sept 2024
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Amendments 80

Committee stage — Lords 20

NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 43, at end insert— “(l) charging fees designed to recoup government costs in administering and enforcing product regulation under this Act.”

Moved: Lord LucasSponsor: Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle#10015199
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 43, at end insert— “(l) the collection of tax and charges related to products.”

Moved: Lord Lucas#10015201
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 43, at end insert “including requirements related to the acceptance of liability by such representatives and the financial strength necessary to do so”

Moved: Lord Lucas#10015202
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 43, at end insert— “(2A) Product regulations must include requirements in relation to an environmental impact assessment, and provisions related to the right to repair and the circular economy.”

Moved: Lord Fox#10015294
WithdrawnClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 42, at end insert “and emergency services”

Moved: Baroness Finlay of Llandaff#10015581
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 43, at end insert— “(l) the environmental impact of products, including but not limited to carbon footprint, recyclability, ease of repair, and expected lifespan.”

Moved: Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle#10015626
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 43, at end insert— “(l) the technical systems in which products regulated under the Act are installed including, but not limited to, extending third party safety certification requirements to the system as a whole.”

Moved: Lord Foster of Bath#10015629
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 14, at end insert— “(ea) a person who controls fulfilment houses in the United Kingdom;”

Moved: Baroness Crawley#10015648
NotMovedClause 2AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “AI-product regulations

Moved: Lord Holmes of Richmond#10015687
NotMovedClause 2AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Review of large language models

Moved: Lord Holmes of Richmond#10015694
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 14, at end insert— “(ea) a private individual who markets a product on an online marketplace, including where that product is given away for free;”

Moved: Baroness Finlay of Llandaff#10015695
WithdrawnClause 2AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Review of product regulations and supply chains

Moved: Lord Holmes of Richmond#10015697
NotMovedClause 2AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Returns policy for products containing lithium-ion on online marketplaces

Moved: Lord RedesdaleSponsor: Lord Foster of Bath#10015722
NotMovedClause 2AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Sale of bikes on online marketplaces

Moved: Lord Redesdale#10015728
WithdrawnClause 2AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Clothing safety: regulations and requirements

Moved: Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle#10015765
NotMovedClause 2AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Single-use plastic safety: regulations and requirements

Moved: Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle#10015766
NotMovedClause 2AddClauseOrSchedule

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause— “Period product safety: regulations and requirements

Moved: Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle#10015767
WithdrawnClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 2, line 43, at end insert— “(l) the withdrawal from sale of products of a type concerning which Trading Standards have raised concerns, until such time as the seller has satisfied Trading Standards that those concerns are unfounded.”

Moved: Lord Lucas#10016001
NotMovedClause 3DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 3, page 4, line 3, leave out subsection (3)

Moved: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10016012
NotMovedClause 3DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 3, page 3, line 42, leave out subsection (1)

Moved: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10016015

Report stage — Lords 20

NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 37, at end insert— “(7A) Provision made in reliance on subsection (1) may (among other things) identify product requirements by reference to international agreements or standards relating to the marketing or use of products, including agreements or standards as they have effect from time to time.”

Moved: Lord Lansley#10017438
NotMovedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 8, at end insert— “(1A) In considering whether regulations should be made under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to the likelihood of the United Kingdom being seen as a favourable place in which to develop, manufacture or supply products.”

Moved: Lord LansleySponsor: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10017439
WithdrawnClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) securing that products to which this section applies are safe;”

Moved: Lord Lansley#10018227
NotMovedClause 2DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 2, page 3, line 32, leave out subsections (7) and (8)

Moved: Lord FrostSponsor: Baroness Lawlor, Baroness Hoey#10019286
AgreedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 7, at end insert— “(ca) a person who installs a product in the United Kingdom;”

Moved: Lord Leong#10019288
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 34, leave out “EU” and insert “foreign”

Moved: Lord FrostSponsor: Baroness Lawlor, Lord Sharpe of Epsom, Baroness Hoey#10019290
NotMovedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 11, leave out “EU” and insert “foreign”

Moved: Lord FrostSponsor: Baroness Lawlor, Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019294
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 40, at end insert— “(9) The final meaning or interpretation of any provision of relevant foreign law under this Act shall be made exclusively by the Secretary of State or by a court or tribunal of the United Kingdom, as appropriate, and must not be delegated or conceded to any other authority within or outside the United Kingdom.

Moved: Lord FrostSponsor: Baroness Lawlor, Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019296
WithdrawnClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out subsection (2)

Moved: Lord FrostSponsor: Baroness Lawlor, Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019305
NotMovedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 40, at end insert— “(9) Before making provision described in subsection (7), the Secretary of State must make a statement in Parliament if the provision relates to relevant foreign law of only one of the markets listed in the definition of “relevant foreign law” in section 1(5).”

Moved: Lord FrostSponsor: Baroness Lawlor, Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019306
AgreedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 40, at end insert— “(9) In this section, a reference to “intangible” components includes software.”

Moved: Lord LeongSponsor: Lord Fox#10019308
NotMovedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert— “(2A) The Secretary of State may also by regulation make provision in relation to the marketing or use of certain products, or categories or groups of product, that present a high risk (known or emerging) to consumer health and safety, for the purpose of reducing or mitigating the risk presented by products.

Moved: Lord Foster of BathSponsor: Lord Fox, The Earl of Lindsay#10019340
DisagreedClause 2EditBillBody

Clause 2, page 3, line 37, at end insert— “(7A) Any regulations under subsection (7) which specify a relevant foreign law must specify that the foreign law referred to is that which is in application on a particular date, which must be specified.”

Moved: Baroness LawlorSponsor: Lord Jackson of Peterborough, Lord Frost#10019342
DisagreedClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 3, leave out subsection (1)

Moved: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019386
NotMovedClause 2DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 2, page 3, line 1, leave out subsection (3)

Moved: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019392
NotMovedClause 2DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 2, page 3, line 38, leave out subsection (8)

Moved: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019393
WithdrawnClause 2DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 2, page 2, line 43, leave out paragraph (k)

Moved: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019396
DisagreedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert— “(2A) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under subsection (2) that will disadvantage the United Kingdom or its trade under—

Moved: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019405
AgreedClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 21, at end insert— “(4A) The Secretary of State must publish a statement setting out how they expect to identify and assess risks presented by products for the purposes of this section.

Moved: Lord Fox#10019426
DisagreedClause 1AddClauseOrSchedule

Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Purpose

Moved: Lord Sharpe of Epsom#10019517

Committee stage — Commons 20

AgreedAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Regulations making provision within devolved competence

Moved: Justin Madders#10022449
NegativedOnDivisionClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 3, leave out subsection (1)

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022452
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Trading Standards Enforcement Review

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022453
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Purpose

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022454
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “GB Implementation of product regulation or metrology law subject to Stormont brake

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022457
NegativedOnDivisionClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out subsection (2)

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022458
NoDecisionClause 2DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 2, page 2, line 29, leave out paragraph (a)

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022459
NoDecisionClause 2DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 2, page 2, line 30, leave out paragraph (b)

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022462
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Duties of online marketplaces

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022463
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Review of Access to Testing and Certification for SMEs

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022465
WithdrawnClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 14, at end insert— “(3A) Further, the Secretary of State may only make regulations under subsections (1) or (2) if satisfied that making the regulations will not result in reducing the necessary levels of consumer protection and regulatory standards in relation to products, with reference where applicable to equivalent product regulations or standards in force at the time.”

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022469
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Support and Guidance for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022473
NotCalledClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out “also”

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022475
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “International agreements

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022477
NotCalledClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 13, leave out “(1) or”

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022481
NotCalledAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Product recall

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022482
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Review panel

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Mr Richard Holden, Alison Griffiths#10022485
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Alignment with EU law

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022488
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Inclusion of lithium-ion batteries as a priority product category

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022491
NegativedOnDivisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Liability and redress for unsafe or defective products

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Gibson#10022492

Report stage — Commons 20

NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Country of origin marking for ceramic products: assessment

Moved: Gareth SnellSponsor: Leigh Ingham, Adam Jogee, Jacob Collier, Dr Allison Gardner, David Williams, Linsey Farnsworth#10023094
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Product recall

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Iqbal Mohamed, Sarah Olney#10023095
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Requirement to inform customers about changes to prepackaged products

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Olney, Daisy Cooper#10023096
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Support and Guidance for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Olney#10023097
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Alignment with EU law

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Olney#10023098
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Liability and redress for unsafe or defective products

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Iqbal Mohamed, Sarah Olney#10023100
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Local weights and measures authorities: review

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Iqbal Mohamed, Sarah Olney#10023103
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Duties of online marketplaces

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Iqbal Mohamed, Sarah Olney#10023104
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Inclusion of lithium-ion batteries as a priority product category

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Olney#10023107
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Labelling for UK-produced or manufactured products

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Olney, Daisy Cooper#10023108
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Review of access to testing and certification for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Olney#10023109
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Reviews of potential country of origin labelling for meat products

Moved: Clive JonesSponsor: Sarah Olney, Daisy Cooper#10023111
NoDecisionClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 3, leave out subsection (1)

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Greg Smith, Andrew Griffith, Alison Griffiths#10023445
NoDecisionClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out “also”

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Greg Smith, Andrew Griffith, Alison Griffiths#10023446
NoDecisionClause 1DeleteClauseOrSchedule

Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out subsection (2)

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Jim Allister, Greg Smith, Andrew Griffith, Alison Griffiths#10023447
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “International agreements

Moved: Dame Harriett BaldwinSponsor: Greg Smith, Andrew Griffith, Alison Griffiths#10023454
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Regulations: requirement for certification

Moved: Jim AllisterSponsor: Sir Desmond Swayne, Nigel Farage, Richard Tice, Lee Anderson, James McMurdock, Sarah Pochin, Alex Easton, Sammy Wilson, Gavin Robinson, Carla Lockhart, Sir Iain Duncan Smith#10023730
NoDecisionClause 1EditBillBody

Clause 1, page 1, line 10, leave out “the United Kingdom” and insert “Great Britain”

Moved: Jim AllisterSponsor: Sir Desmond Swayne, Nigel Farage, Richard Tice, Lee Anderson, James McMurdock, Sarah Pochin, Alex Easton, Sammy Wilson, Gavin Robinson, Carla Lockhart#10023731
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Consultation on committee to examine changes to product regulations

Moved: Ms Stella CreasySponsor: Greg Smith, Richard Tice, James MacCleary, Ellie Chowns, Stephen Gethins, Llinos Medi, Gavin Robinson, Carla Lockhart#10023732
NoDecisionAddClauseOrSchedule

To move the following Clause— “Brexit good faith statement

Moved: Jim AllisterSponsor: Sir Desmond Swayne, Nigel Farage, Richard Tice, Lee Anderson, James McMurdock, Sarah Pochin, Alex Easton, Sammy Wilson, Gavin Robinson, Carla Lockhart, Sir Iain Duncan Smith#10023733