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BRC response:

We welcome the updates welcome a step up in enforcement from the OPSS. At the moment, the lack of active enforcement of legislation within the UK means that retailers who strive to meet the obligations of new legislation are put at a disadvantage vs others who are not complying, but face no consequences as a result.

 

As an example from a retailer, some recent and upcoming legislation requires significant IT investment to meet point of sale requirements and large clearance costs selling through non-compliant stock before the deadline (ERP). The fact that we did these months and years ahead of some other retailers has meant that we appear uncompetitive in the market and are financially penalised.

 

This update is all well and good, but if they don't step up their enforcement, there is no incentive to comply and it creates an unbalanced market.