HETAS

Proposed legislation aims to strengthen product regulation across the UK

The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] has moved to the Committee Stage in the House of Commons where it will be scrutinised in further detail.

Expert committee investigate the ways air pollution unequally affects the UK public

A recent report by the Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG) has looked into the different ways people are impacted by poor air quality.

Defra-commissioned review lists ways to balance the environment and the economy 

A landmark review has been published, analysing the ways the UK can use regulation to protect the environment without inhibiting the economy.

UKAS 2025 audit success

UKAS undertake annual audits for the HETAS CPS and MCS schemes, and we are pleased to announce we have passed our 2025 audit.

Defra report highlights the importance accessible air quality information

A new expert-led review has been published, recommending ways air quality information can be made more accessible to the general public.

Action taken against non-compliant installer following dangerous stove installation 

A HETAS inspector recently undertook an inspection in North Yorkshire following a complaint from a homeowner, finding the newly installed stove to be immediately dangerous.

EEPLIANT3 report finds over three-quarters of local space heaters to be at risk of non-compliance 

A new report has revealed that 77% of assessed local space heaters were at risk of non-compliance with regulations and energy labelling rules.

Domestic combustion emissions fall below road transport emissions in 2023 

Defra's annual emissions report reveals annual particulate emissions from domestic combustion have continued to decrease, falling below road transport emissions in 2023.

Government provide interim statement on their Environmental Improvement Plan rapid review 

Government's new interim statement confirms that a rapid review has been completed, with a new Environmental Improvement Plan set to be published in 2025.

Cleaner Choice catch-up with Chilli Penguin Stoves 

We are kicking off 2025 by catching up with Cleaner Choice manufacturers we’ve shone the spotlight on in the past, starting with Chilli Penguin Stoves.