Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) in collaboration with Arup Foresight | November 2024

This report details the UK regulator’s first structured horizon scanning effort to identify emerging technologies relevant to product safety. The five-stage methodology includes taxonomy development, metric-based assessment, and expert validation across 71 technologies. High-impact technologies such as AI, smart sensors, and human implants were prioritized based on societal benefit, market readiness, and potential harm. The report supports proactive regulatory planning and evidence-based policy design to address future risks and opportunities.

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