Gough Square Chambers advises businesses and regulators on the law governing the safety of consumer products. Members act in investigations, enforcement proceedings, and regulatory disputes across a wide range of sectors (including construction products, toys, electrical and gas appliances, medical devices, cosmetics, and tobacco).
Barristers regularly appear in enforcement proceedings brought by Trading Standards departments and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). These cases concern alleged breaches of product safety legislation and related consumer protection offences. Members act for both regulators and businesses in these proceedings.
Chambers has in-depth knowledge of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and other sector-specific safety regimes. This includes advice on product classification, safety obligations, and the placing of products on the market.