Sarah Smith (@sarahsmith500) 's Twitter Profile
Sarah Smith

@sarahsmith500

Regulatory Reformer, Civil Servant, Trading Standards Professional, Foodie and East Fife Fan

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Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) (@ctsi_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CTSI recently attended the @ElectricalSafetyFirst Conference in London! The team enjoyed many conversations on how Regulators' Companion and the new Business Certificate of Competence in Product Safety provides expert knowledge. tradingstandards.uk/business-hub/b… regulatorscompanion.info

CTSI recently attended the @ElectricalSafetyFirst Conference in London! The team enjoyed many conversations on how Regulators' Companion and the new Business Certificate of Competence in Product Safety provides expert knowledge.

tradingstandards.uk/business-hub/b…
regulatorscompanion.info
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Following an OPSS investigation, luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International Limited has been fined for breaches of timber laws. 👇gov.uk/government/new…

CitizensAdvice (@citizensadvice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This season, take a minute to check each product you buy for your family. Look for safety markings, clear instructions, and the manufacturer’s info. Find more advice on #ProductSafety here ⤵️ medium.com/citizens-advic…

This season, take a minute to check each product you buy for your family. 

Look for safety markings, clear instructions, and the manufacturer’s info.

Find more advice on #ProductSafety here ⤵️
medium.com/citizens-advic…
Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity (@captcharity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With many families feeling the pinch this Christmas, the appeal of cheap toys could have fatal consequences. That’s why we’ve created a brand-new toy safety fact sheet for you to download and share: capt.org.uk/resources/toy-… #ChristmasProductSafety

With many families feeling the pinch this Christmas, the appeal of cheap toys could have fatal consequences.

That’s why we’ve created a brand-new toy safety fact sheet for you to download and share: capt.org.uk/resources/toy-…

#ChristmasProductSafety
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚡ Electrical appliances are one of the most popular products on Black Friday. When buying them online, check for a UK 3-pin plug or charger. To see if the product you are buying has been recalled by OPSS, visit 👉 gov.uk/guidance/produ…

⚡ Electrical appliances are one of the most popular products on Black Friday. When buying them online, check for a UK 3-pin plug or charger. To see if the product you are buying has been recalled by OPSS, visit 👉 gov.uk/guidance/produ…
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OPSS is recruiting for a number of roles, based in Birmingham, London or Teddington.👩‍🔬🦺📊 New role added this week: · Monitoring & Evaluation Lead Full details on OPSS Careers👇 opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/ #careers #vacancies

OPSS is recruiting for a number of roles, based in Birmingham, London or Teddington.👩‍🔬🦺📊

New role added this week:
· Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

Full details on OPSS Careers👇
opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/

#careers #vacancies
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have an idea for how to empower consumers to choose and use products more safely? Find out how to apply for up to £10k funding to deliver consumer education or awareness activities 👉 gov.uk/guidance/opss-… 🏃Time is running out to apply. Bids must be received by 23:59 on

Have an idea for how to empower consumers to choose and use products more safely?

Find out how to apply for up to £10k funding to deliver consumer education or awareness activities 👉 gov.uk/guidance/opss-…

🏃Time is running out to apply.

Bids must be received by 23:59 on
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OPSS is recruiting for a number of roles, based in Birmingham, London or Teddington.👩‍🔬🦺📊 New role added this week: · Regulatory Compliance Officer - Apprenticeship Full details on OPSS Careers👇 opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/ #careers #vacancies

OPSS is recruiting for a number of roles, based in Birmingham, London or Teddington.👩‍🔬🦺📊

New role added this week:
· Regulatory Compliance Officer - Apprenticeship

Full details on OPSS Careers👇
opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/

#careers #vacancies
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Outsourced Product Testing contract opportunity! OPSS intend to introduce a multi-year, multi-lot framework for the provision of various types of testing. Find out more details 👇 contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/05d542e…

Outsourced Product Testing contract opportunity! OPSS intend to introduce a multi-year, multi-lot framework for the provision of various types of testing. Find out more details 👇  contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/05d542e…
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎄When shopping for gifts this Christmas, make sure to look out for potential strangulation hazards and don't buy items that could pose a risk to young children. #ChristmasProductSafety

🎄When shopping for gifts this Christmas, make sure to look out for potential strangulation hazards and don't buy items that could pose a risk to young children. #ChristmasProductSafety
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔋Did you know that lithium-ion batteries that are used for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause fires? Take these steps to protect yourself from fire risks: ✓ Get professional guidance when converting a bike into an e-bike. ✓ Use manufacturer recommended batteries and chargers.

Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that lithium-ion batteries that are used for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause fires? Take these steps to protect yourself from fire risks: ✓ Get professional guidance when converting a bike into an e-bike. ✓ Use manufacturer recommended batteries and chargers. ✓

Did you know that lithium-ion batteries that are used for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause fires? Take these steps to protect yourself from fire risks:

✓ Get professional guidance when converting a bike
into an e-bike.
✓ Use manufacturer recommended batteries and
chargers.
✓
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚠Product Recall: Canyon E-Bike Batteries (2411-0074) presenting a risk of fire.⚠ gov.uk/product-safety… #productrecalls #ukrecallsandalerts

⚠Product Recall: Canyon E-Bike Batteries (2411-0074) presenting a risk of fire.⚠

gov.uk/product-safety…

#productrecalls #ukrecallsandalerts
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎄When shopping online this Christmas, ensure that you know who you are buying from and where they are based, in case of any issues. #ChristmasProductSafety

🎄When shopping online this Christmas, ensure that you know who you are buying from and where they are based, in case of any issues. #ChristmasProductSafety
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OPSS is recruiting for a number of roles, based in Birmingham, London or Teddington.👩‍🔬🦺📊 New roles added this week: · Senior Regulatory Advisor · Business Manager · Financial Processing Manager Full details on OPSS Careers👇 opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/ #careers #vacancies

OPSS is recruiting for a number of roles, based in Birmingham, London or Teddington.👩‍🔬🦺📊

New roles added this week:

· Senior Regulatory Advisor
· Business Manager
· Financial Processing Manager

Full details on OPSS Careers👇
opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/

#careers #vacancies
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has warned of the dangers that water beads can pose to children and vulnerable adults if swallowed. This follows our safety alert issued in September. Water beads should be kept away from children under 5 years of age, and

Today the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has warned of the dangers that water beads can pose to children and vulnerable adults if swallowed.  This follows our safety alert issued in September. Water beads should be kept away from children under 5 years of age, and
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎓 Applications for the OPSS Year in Industry Placement Programme close in a week! Our programme provides opportunities to be involved in wide-ranging work that develops your knowledge and skills in regulation and wider. You will also have opportunities to build a strong

🎓 Applications for the OPSS Year in Industry Placement Programme close in a week! Our programme provides opportunities to be involved in wide-ranging work that develops your knowledge and skills in regulation and wider. You will also have opportunities to build a strong
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📚 Applications for the Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme and the Year in Industry Placement Programme close tomorrow! To find out more about our schemes and apply, visit: opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/ #GraduateRecruitment #YearInIndustry

📚 Applications for the Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme and the Year in Industry Placement Programme close tomorrow! To find out more about our schemes and apply, visit: opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/

#GraduateRecruitment #YearInIndustry
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OPSS is recruiting for a number of roles, based in Birmingham, London or Teddington.👩‍🔬🦺📊 New roles added this week: · Product Safety Online Policy Advisor Full details on OPSS Careers👇 opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/ #careers #vacancies

OPSS is recruiting for a number of roles, based in Birmingham, London or Teddington.👩‍🔬🦺📊

New roles added this week:
· Product Safety Online Policy Advisor 

Full details on OPSS Careers👇
opss-careers.co.uk/vacancies/

#careers #vacancies
Office for Product Safety and Standards (@officeforsands) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that lithium-ion batteries that are used for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause fires? Take these steps to protect yourself from fire risks: ✓ Get professional guidance when converting a bike into an e-bike. ✓ Use manufacturer recommended batteries and chargers. ✓

Did you know that lithium-ion batteries that are used for e-bikes and e-scooters can cause fires? Take these steps to protect yourself from fire risks:

✓ Get professional guidance when converting a bike
into an e-bike.
✓ Use manufacturer recommended batteries and
chargers.
✓