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UK PSTI Compliance and Advisory Services
Connectable consumer devices in the United Kingdom are now subject to the PSTI Act. Manufacturers must demonstrate compliance to these cybersecurity regulations or risk hefty fines.
As of 29 April 2024, buyers of connectable consumer devices in the United Kingdom (UK) will benefit from enhanced cybersecurity regulations that aimed at manufacturer requirements to safeguard privacy and data.
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act’s product security regime is the first in the world to require basic cybersecurity protections before connected consumer products can enter the UK market for sale.
This legislation covers a wide range of popular consumer electronics featuring connectivity features, including:
In an effort to make connectable consumer products less susceptible to cyberattack, the PSTI Act includes common-sense approaches to eliminate features that are known dangers.
This webinar covers the details of the U.K. PSTI regulations and how you can prepare for compliance.
The UK has been phasing in aspects of the PSTI Act since 2022, and this new product security regime represents the latest addition to this security-minded law.
The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is tasked with enforcing the PSTI Act, including the April 2024 product security regime. The OPSS is the enforcement agency for the UK’s product safety regulations, part of the Department for Business and Trade.
The PSTI Act features clear penalties to manufacturers who sell products that are not in compliance to Part 1 as of 29 April, 2024, such as:
UL Solutions works closely with manufacturers to help them anticipate emerging regulations cost-effectively. We can work with you to adopt minimal EN 303 645 to demonstrate compliance with the PSTI Act and prepare for the future regulations, including the EU Radio Equipment Directives (RED).
By working with UL Solutions, manufacturers receive expert guidance from an independent provider.
Our compliance services include testing, attestation and Statements of Compliance on behalf of customers. We also offer advisory services to aid manufacturers in making a transition, including regulation digests and product lines studies, and business and logistics guidance.
UK PSTI Compliance and Advisory Services
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