OPSS 4th Online Marketplace Cross-Sector Briefing [15 April]
Insights into high-risk product categories, and an opportunity to hear from sector experts on best practices on product safety and compliance.
Register by 10 April 2026.
Background
Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) are pleased to invite you to the 4th Online Marketplace Cross-Sector Briefing, a key virtual event. This briefing will provide online marketplaces with the latest regulatory updates, insights into high-risk product categories, and an opportunity to hear from sector experts on best practices on product safety and compliance.
When?
Tuesday 14th April 2026, 10:30-12:00 or Wednesday 15th April 2026, 15:30-17:00
What will be covered?
- Key regulatory updates and policy developments, including the PRaM consultation
- Insights into OPSS’s enforcement priorities and products of concern
- An overview of battery regulatory requirements and affected product categories
- An overview of obligations for explosive precursors and poisons
- Good practices on product safety and compliance from Etsy
- Live Q&A with the experts
Who Should Attend This Webinar?
- Product Safety Lead / Product Compliance Manager
- Technical Manager / Technical Compliance Specialist
- Online Marketplace Specialist
Why You Should Attend:
- Understand more about how retailers should manage online marketplaces
- Hear directly from UK Government on best practise.
- Express your businesses' views.
- Hear expert insight on the regulation.
The session will:
Provide In-Depth Understanding
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Enable Insightful Discussion
Give you the chance to engage with industry peers.
Offer Guidance and Expertise
Draw on the knowledge of specialists who understand the landscape and will explain implications for retailers and management of your supply chains.
Create an Honest and Balanced Space
Operate under Chatham House Rules to allow open, candid conversation.
Connect with Inga
Inga Becker-Hansen
Policy Adviser - Retail Products
Inga manages the Product Safety Community and has recently joined the organisation having worked in the chemical industry. Inga has a Masters in chemistry and begun her career working in formulated materials and resin synthesis, and subsequently worked in biocidal regulation monitoring UK and EU regulation. She is engaged with key government departments, and is passionate about helping retailers and ensuring market product safety.
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