Foreword

Publishing information

This PAS was sponsored by OPSS. Its development was facilitated by BSI Standards Limited and it was published under licence from The British Standards Institution. It came into effect on 31 March 2022.

Acknowledgement is given to Geraldine Cosh, as the technical author, and the following organizations that were involved in the development of this PAS as members of the steering group:

• Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA)
• Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO)
• Baker & McKenzie LLP
• British Retail Consortium (BRC)
• British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA)
• BSI Consumer and Public Interest Network (CPIN)
• Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)
• Cooley (UK) LLP
• eBay
• Electrical Safety First (ESF)
• London Fire Brigade
• National Caravan Council (NCC)
• National Fire Chiefs Council
• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA)
• Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd
• Tesco

Acknowledgement is also given to the members of a wider review panel who were consulted in the development of this PAS.

The British Standards Institution retains ownership and copyright of this PAS. BSI Standards Limited as the publisher of the PAS reserves the right to withdraw or amend this PAS on receipt of authoritative advice that it is appropriate to do so. This PAS will be reviewed at intervals not exceeding two years.

This PAS is not to be regarded as a British Standard. It will be withdrawn in the event it is superseded by a British Standard.

The PAS process enables a code of practice to be rapidly developed in order to fulfil an immediate need in industry. A PAS can be considered for further development as a British Standard, or constitute part of the UK input into the development of a European or International Standard.

Supersession

This PAS supersedes PAS 7100:2018, which is withdrawn.

Relationship with other publications

This PAS is to be read in conjunction with PAS 7050:2022, which supports businesses and regulators in complying with their relevant legal duties relating to placing safe products on the market.

Information about this document

This is a partial revision of the PAS, and introduces the following principal changes:

• to incorporate changes regarding UK exit from the European Union;
• alignment with PAS 7050; and
• new sections for online marketplaces and repair and refurbishment.

This publication can be withdrawn, revised, partially superseded or superseded. Information regarding the status of this publication can be found in the Standards Catalogue on the BSI website at bsigroup.com/standards, or by contacting the Customer Services team.

Where websites and webpages have been cited, they are provided for ease of reference and are correct at the time of publication. The location of a webpage or website, or its contents, cannot be guaranteed.

As a code of practice, this PAS takes the form of recommendations and guidance. It is not to be quoted as if it were a specification. Users are expected to ensure that claims of compliance are not misleading.

Users may substitute any of the recommendations in this PAS with practices of equivalent or better outcome. Any user claiming compliance with this PAS is expected to be able to justify any course of action that deviates from its recommendations.

Presentational conventions

The provisions of this PAS are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its recommendations are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “should”.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Where words have alternative spellings, the preferred spelling of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary is used (e.g. “organization” rather than “organisation”).

Copyright is claimed on Figure 1. The copyright holder is the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), 4th Floor Cannon House, 18 The Priory Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6BS, United Kingdom.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication has been prepared in good faith, however no representation, warranty, assurance or undertaking (express or implied) is or will be made, and no responsibility or liability is or will be accepted by BSI in relation to the adequacy, accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of this publication. All and any such responsibility and liability is expressly disclaimed to the full extent permitted by the law.

This publication is provided as is, and is to be used at the recipient’s own risk.

The recipient is advised to consider seeking professional guidance with respect to its use of this publication.

This publication is not intended to constitute a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a PAS cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

PAS 7100:2022

Product recall and other corrective actions. Code of practice

Current

Published:

31 Mar 2022