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Legal validation: 15/03/2011
Chemicals
Chemicals used in household maintenance
Into: Product Safety 
Product Categories Household Maintenance
From cleaning fluids to fuel or paint we come into contact with chemicals in the home and work everyday. Examples of dangerous chemicals we come in contact everyday are; battery acid, bleach, paint strippers drain cleaners. Contact with strong chemicals found around the house, the garage, or at work can burn your skin or eyes or you could be overcome by the fumes of certain chemicals. So you need to be able to know when you are using a chemical that may harm you. When using (...) Read more
Chemicals used for household cleaning
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Household Maintenance
The home requires regular maintenance and often it involves the use of chemicals. Among the products used daily, some can be dangerous to health or the environment These household products contain substances certainly effective but they can harm the health if ingested, inhaled or skin contact. They also have a lasting damaging effect on the environment. For example, dishwasher detergent containing phosphate, is particularly harmful to the environment. You must be particularly (...) Read more
More information
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Household Maintenance
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is the national body in Ireland with responsibility for securing health and safety. They have produced guidelines on the use of chemicals. For more information click onto their website www.hsa.ie Read more
More information
Into: Product Safety How product safety is ensured! Safety labelling
Irish National Authorities In Ireland, the Health and Safety Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency have been designated under the Chemicals Act, 2008 as the competent authorities for REACH. REACH is the Regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. It entered into force on 01 June 2007 to streamline and improve the former legislative framework on chemicals in the EU. To read the European legislation click here: (...) Read more
Substances forbidden in the composition of cosmetics
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Cosmetics products Composition
The Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 sets out a list of substances which cannot be included in the composition of cosmetic products (Annex II) and a list of substances which cosmetic products may not contain, outside the restrictions and conditions laid down (Annex III). Examples include: Number 43 – Arsenic and its compounds Number 47 - Benzene Number 280 – Thalidomide and its salts Number 289 – Lead and its compounds Number 1260 - (...) Read more
The Directive prohibits animal testing
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Cosmetics products Animal experiments
... by imposing bans on: testing finished cosmetic products and ingredients on animals (testing ban); marketing finished cosmetic products and ingredients which have been tested on animals (marketing ban). The testing ban on finished cosmetic products has applied since 11 September 2004, whereas the testing ban on ingredients or combinations of ingredients will apply progressively as alternative methods are validated and adopted (The latest cut-off date is 11 March 2009 (6 years after (...) Read more
Principles governing toy safety
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
Toys should be a happy and creative outlet for children. Unfortunately, they can cause injury, and sometimes death. The Consumers’ Association of Ireland CAI found that a significant number of toys failed when tested for their mechanical and electrical properties. Consumer behaviour is also cause for concern. Many consumers do not concentrate on the safety aspects of toys or supervise children at play. The main objective of the Safety of Toys Directive is the protection of the health and (...) Read more
Ingredients allowed in the composition of cosmetics
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Cosmetics products Composition
The Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 also contains lists of colourings (Annex IV), preservatives (Annex VI) and UV filters (Annex VII) permitted in cosmetic products. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA is authorised provided the source is acknowledged http://www.dolceta.eu Read more
Injuries and accidents at home - overview
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Household
Your home is the place where accidents are most likely to occur. You should be aware of the dangers in the home so that accidents can be avoided. To help in avoiding accidents in the home homeowners should do the following: *Ensure halls & stairways are always well lit and free from clutter to avoid trips and falls. *When changing light bulbs avoid using chairs use a step–stool. *Test your fire alarm every month. *Avoid burns and scalds, by always using the cooker’s back ring or (...) Read more
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Chemicals and materials used for decorating
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Household Maintenance
Products used in renovation and decorating. Many of the products used in painting and renovating your home have risks associated with their use and their possible contact with skin, respiratory or digestive problems. These include Solvents Paint Varnishes Adhesvies When using these products you should; always read the label Never dispose of them by either pouring them down the drain or in your normal household waste as then hazardous chemicals can get into the (...) Read more
Safety labels
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Household Safety tips
Labels are a way of giving us information. Safety labels tell us what standards the goods have been made to and they warn us about possible dangers in the goods we are buying. Toxic/Poisonous: Toxic to health, poisonous to humans. `Should not be ingested under any circumstances. Irritant or Harmful: Avoid contact with skin, do not inhale. This symbols covers a wide range of potentially harmful products that can damage the skin and eyes and cause irritation to the nose and throat. (...) Read more
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Chemicals
Problems with mixing chemicals
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Household Safety tips
*It is important to NEVER mix cleaning products and/or chemical products, as this can create a combination of chemicals which are volatile, flammable or incredibly toxic - or set off a dangerous, explosive chemical reaction. *It is important to NEVER mix chlorine bleach or a product containing chlorine bleach with ammonia or any product containing ammonia or with any acidic products such as toilet bowl cleaners. The chemical reaction triggered can produce poisonous fumes that can cause a (...) Read more
Hazard labelling
Into: Product Safety How product safety is ensured! Safety labelling
Dangerous chemicals, by law, must have warning labels flagging their contents. But do consumers really know what these labels mean? Chemicals are an integral part of modern life. They are found in every household and workplace. But they can be bad for your health. If not used correctly they can catch fire, cause burns, damage health and damage the environment. Hazard symbols and examples of products Irritant: Bleaches some household cleaning products. Flammable: Compressed gas (...) Read more
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Biodegradablity and labelling of detergents
Into: Product Safety How product safety is ensured! Safety labelling
Specific labelling has been introduced to inform consumer about substances that can cause allergies. It also permits improved protection of the environment by safeguarding aquatic systems from the harmfuk effects of certain substances. Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents. These regulations aim to harmonise rules relating to the biodegradability of surfactants in detergents, restrictions or bans on surfactants on (...) Read more
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Classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances
Into: Product Safety How product safety is ensured! Safety labelling
Harmonised labelling allows consumers to recognise these substances easily. In Ireland the legislation covering the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances is statutory instrument S.I. No. 25 of 2006 European Communities (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification of Dangerous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2006. The Regulations require each manufacturer, importer or other person proposing to place any new chemical on the market for the first (...) Read more
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Directive
CLP - a new Regulation for Chemicals
Into: Product Safety Legal aspects of product safety General product safety
Europe has a new regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures. These new hazard symbols will be used world wide on product labels to highlight the dangers of chemical products. CLP or CLP Regulation stands for Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). It came into force on (...) Read more
Safe handling of chemicals
Into: Keep yourself safe Safety at Work
Under Occupational Safety and Health legislation, safe chemical handling practice is a legal requirement. The law states that you must : Identify and measure the hazards of handling chemicals. You are also required to evaluate and control the risks associated with handling chemicals. You should: Check all chemicals that come into the workplace. Check which (if any) dangerous goods class they belong to Identify the primary hazard Identify any important secondary hazards Ensure (...) Read more
Chemicals in daily life - What are the hazards?
Into: Keep yourself safe In case of poisoning
Chemicals are an integral part of modern life. They are also poisonous and found in every household and workplace. But they can be bad for your health. If not used correctly they can catch fire, cause burns, damage health and damage the environment. Your home may contain some common poisonous substances listed below. These should be checked to ensure all poisons are stored safely. Kitchen Detergents, disinfectants, bleach, drain cleaner, oven cleaners, waxes, polish, dishwasher (...) Read more
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