White Goods (Registration) Bill

A Bill to require retailers to register white goods at the point of sale to facilitate product recall; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

6 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

The White Goods (Registration) Bill would require retailers to register large household appliances at the point of sale. This aims to improve product recalls by enabling easier tracing and contact with owners if a safety issue arises, while also addressing related data and regulatory considerations.

Key Points

Retailers must register white goods at the point of sale with enough detail to identify each item.
Registration is intended to support quicker and safer recalls by manufacturers and regulators.
The bill includes enforcement provisions to ensure retailers comply.
Data handling and privacy protections apply to the information collected.
It envisages cooperation between retailers, manufacturers and recall bodies to operate effectively.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by further stages before it goes to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Retailers selling white goodsConsumers who buy white goodsManufacturers of white goodsRegulators overseeing product safety and recallsData protection regulators or advisers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - White Goods (Registration)

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.

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