Made under the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (Commencement No. 4, Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2025
The regulations brought into force sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 on April 7, 2026, and established saving and transitional measures for existing tenancies conferring code rights in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
These Regulations, made under the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (PSTI Act 2022), set the commencement date of April 7, 2026, for sections 61 through 64 of the 2022 Act, which concern rent determination and compensation related to conferring code rights for electronic communications apparatus under tenancies in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The document also introduces saving and transitional provisions to ensure a smooth transition, specifying how existing tenancy continuation notices served prior to the commencement date, and interim rent calculations spanning the commencement date, are to be handled under the previous legal frameworks.
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025
The Regulations amended the 2023 Regulations to introduce deemed compliance pathways based on the Japan JC-STAR STAR-1 and Singapore Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for product security and statements of compliance.
These Regulations amend the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 by introducing provisions that allow manufacturers of relevant connectable products to be treated as complying with UK product security requirements and the obligation to provide a statement of compliance if they meet specific criteria linked to existing cybersecurity labelling schemes from Japan (JC-STAR STAR-1) and Singapore.
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
The 2025 regulations amended the 2023 Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Regulations by clarifying security update periods and adding exceptions for motor vehicles, two- or three-wheel vehicles, and agricultural and forestry vehicles.
These regulations amend the 2023 Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Regulations.
Key changes include clarifying the required information on minimum security update periods for manufacturers and adding exceptions to the definition of 'relevant connectable products' for certain types of vehicles found in Great Britain.
The exemptions mirror existing exceptions for Northern Ireland, reflecting a commitment to regulatory alignment and alignment with international trade obligations.