Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025

Key Points

• Sets out rules for product regulation and measurement standards (metrology)
• Strengthens regulators’ powers to enforce compliance
• Clarifies duties across the supply chain for manufacturers, importers and retailers
• Covers testing, calibration and certification services within the supply chain
• Has now received Royal Assent and become law

Progress

The bill has completed its passage through Parliament and received Royal Assent, becoming law.

Voting

In the Lords, the bill passed with large majorities (Second Reading 303–110; Third Reading 264–99). A Reasoned Amendment on the Second Reading was defeated (110–302). Across parties, Labour (Co-op) generally backed the bill, Conservatives largely opposed, with mixed votes among other parties.