Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] 2024-26
make provision about the marketing or use of products in the United Kingdom; about units of measurement and the quantities in which goods are marketed in the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Government Bill
(Department for Business and Trade)
What is this Bill?
The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] is a Government Bill tabled by a Minister of the Crown.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 04 September 2024 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
What type of Bill is this?Government Bills are technically Presentation Bills, but the Government can use its legislative time to ensure the schedule of debates to scrutinise the Bill.
So is this going to become a law?Though the Bill can be amended from its original form, the Bill will almost certainly be enacted in law before the end of the Session, or will be carried over to the subsequent Session.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Government Bills, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Wednesday 11th December 2024 - Committee stage (Lords)
Bill Progession through Parliament
Latest Key documents
Impact Assessment
04/09/2024
Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages
18th January 2025
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Foster regarding definition of emergency services and the inclusion of an additional list in Clause 7(2), restriction in Part 9 of the Enterprise Act 2002 on the disclosure of data under the Bill.
9th January 2025
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18-R Running list of amendments – 9 January 2025
7th January 2025
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 7 January 2025
18th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Fox and others regarding verification of the origin of goods in supply chains that are seeking preferential tariff treatment.
18th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Baroness Brinton and others regarding Home Office and Ministry of Justice engagement, definition of an emergency.
18th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Baroness Bennett regarding how feminine hygiene products are classified, as discussed during the Committee stage.
11th December 2024
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
11th December 2024
Committee stage (Lords)
10th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Lansley regarding the power to designate international standards, listing of relevant authorities.
10th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Fox regarding the publication of a code of practice for enforcement, as discussed during the Committee stage.
10th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to the Earl of Lytton regarding implementing regulatory requirements, the relationship between this Bill and the Building Safety Act.
9th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Russell regarding the impacts of divergence from the EU on business and the costs on imports and exports.
9th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Lucas regarding requirements for online marketplace liability for VAT from overseas sellers operating on their platform.
9th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Holmes regarding the use of artificial intelligence in products, production processes, and the creative industries, and issues of AI in metrology.
9th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Frost regarding interaction of the Bill with the UK Internal Market Act and devolved competence.
9th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Baroness Brinton regarding issues raised during the Committee stage: product liability, UK and EU chemicals industries, private individuals selling on online marketplaces, liability for consumer address, REACH.
9th December 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18-IV Fourth marshalled list for Grand Committee
9th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Sharpe regarding online marketplaces' compliance with product safety laws, and tackling fraudulent activity on online marketplaces.
9th December 2024
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Letter from Lord Leong to Lord Sharpe regarding interaction of the Bill with EU Law changes.
27th November 2024
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
27th November 2024
Committee stage (Lords)
26th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18-III Third marshalled list for Grand Committee
25th November 2024
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
25th November 2024
Committee stage (Lords)
21st November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18-II Second marshalled list for Grand Committee
20th November 2024
Committee stage: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
20th November 2024
Committee stage (Lords)
20th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18-I(b) Amendment for Grand Committee (Supplementary to the Marshalled List)
19th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18-I(a) Amendments for Grand Committee (Supplementary to the Marshalled List)
18th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18-I Marshalled list for Grand Committee
12th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 12 November 2024
11th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 11 November 2024
8th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 8 November 2024
6th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 6 November 2024
4th November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 4 November 2024
1st November 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 1 November 2024
31st October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 31 October 2024
30th October 2024
Select Committee report
Sixth Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
30th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2024
28th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 28 October 2024
28th October 2024
Select Committee report
Fourth Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
25th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 25 October 2024
24th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 24 October 2024
23rd October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 23 October 2024
22nd October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 22 October 2024
21st October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 21 October 2024
16th October 2024
Select Committee report
2nd Report of the Constitution Committee
16th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments - 16 October 2024
15th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments - 15 October 2024
15th October 2024
Select Committee report
Second Report of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
14th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 14 October 2024
10th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 10 October 2024
9th October 2024
Amendment Paper
HL Bill 18 Running list of amendments – 9 October 2024
8th October 2024
2nd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
8th October 2024
2nd reading (Lords)
25th September 2024
Briefing papers
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]: HL Bill 18
5th September 2024
Delegated Powers Memorandum
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]: Delegated Powers Memorandum
4th September 2024
1st reading (Lords)
4th September 2024
1st reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
4th September 2024
Explanatory Notes
HL Bill 18 Explanatory Notes
4th September 2024
Bill
HL Bill 18 (as introduced)
4th September 2024
Impact Assessments
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill Impact Assessment from the Department for Business and Trade