17 March 2021
Lawyers have been asked for their views on product safety laws, as ministers prepare for a legislative overhaul.
Business minister Paul Scully said last week the review will take account of the rise in online shopping and how recent technologies such as smart fridges, smart watches, artificial intelligence and 3D printing are making product safety more complex.
Other issues to explore, Scully said, include ensuring product safety reflects everyone in society, since there have been examples of voice recognition that responds less well to female voices and facial recognition technologies less able to recognise certain skin tones.
The government is looking for views on considerations when enforcing the legislation and on creating an inclusive product safety framework, among other matters. Responses should be submitted by 3 June here.
