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Manufactured Goods (Trade) Bill

A Bill to remove certain restrictions on the production and sale of goods manufactured in the United Kingdom for use in the United Kingdom, in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

7 December 2018

In Plain English

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This bill would remove certain rules that limit how goods manufactured in the UK can be produced and sold for use in the UK, as part of Brexit-related adjustments to domestic trade. It aims to simplify and align the UK’s rules for made-in-UK goods with the post-EU framework. It was introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope.

Key Points

  • Removes restrictions on production and sale of UK-made goods for domestic use.
  • Aims to simplify and align UK rules for manufactured goods after Brexit.
  • Introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
  • Currently at the 2nd Reading in the Commons; first reading in 2017 and second reading in 2018.
  • Relates to regulation of manufactured goods (including technology-related items) produced in the UK.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred in 2017 and the second in 2018, with no further progress recorded in the provided information.

Who is affected?

UK manufacturers and producers of goodsUK retailers and distributors of domestically manufactured goodsUK consumers who buy UK-made goodsRegulators and government departments responsible for product standards and trade

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

2nd readingCommons

23 Nov 2018

Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Manufactured Goods (Trade)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.