Revisiting the United Kingdom’s Consumer Safety Act of 1978- An Analytical Overview

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The Consumer Safety Act 1978 is a foundational UK law aiming to ensure consumer goods meet safety requirements. The Act grants powers to the Secretary of State to make safety regulations and tasks local authorities with enforcement. While effective in establishing basic safety protocols, the Act appears dated and limited in addressing modern issues such as digital commerce, global supply chains, and emerging technologies. Its limitations necessitate revisiting and potentially overhauling the law to align with the evolving consumer landscape in the UK.