Business Law Library & Tracker

Product Safety, Labelling & Recalls

Safety standards, labels, warnings, traceability and product recalls.

Sources last reviewed 28 July 2026

Main law guides

122

Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first

Topics

60

Plain-English clusters

Published case explainers

143

Selected cases with a business lesson

Tracked updates

11

New, amended & reviewed

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Main laws

Main lawUnited Kingdom

Consumer Protection Act 1987

UKPGA 1987 c 43

PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Food & Product ComplianceConsumer Law & TradingProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsFinancial Services, Credit & PaymentsInsurance Policies & ClaimsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawUnited Kingdom

Food Information Regulations 2014

SI 2014/1855

PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Food & Product ComplianceConsumer Law & TradingProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesHospitality, Alcohol & Gambling
Main lawUnited Kingdom

Food Safety Act 1990

UKPGA 1990 c 16

PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsHospitality, Alcohol & GamblingStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawUnited Kingdom

General Product Safety Regulations 2005

SI 2005/1803

PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Food & Product ComplianceConsumer Law & TradingProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawUnited Kingdom

European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020

2020 c. 29

PriorityCurrent legislation5 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Consumer Law & TradingRegulatory ComplianceProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsTransport, Shipping & LogisticsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsAnimals, Food & Agricultural ProductsStandards, Accreditation & Certification

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