Insertion of regulation 16

regulation 5 + 5.  After regulation 15 (prohibition on supply) insert—

Time limit for proceedings for offences

16.—(1) A magistrates’ court in England and Wales may try an information for a section 12 offence if the information was laid within twelve months from the time when the offence was committed.

(2) A magistrates’ court in Northern Ireland may try a complaint for a section 12 offence if the complaint was made within twelve months from the time when the offence was committed.

(3) Summary proceedings for a section 12 offence may be brought in Scotland at any time within twelve months from the time when the offence was committed.

(4) In this regulation “section 12 offence” means an offence against these Regulations under section 12 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

(5) This regulation does not apply in relation to an offence committed before the coming into force of regulation 5 of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.”.