Product safety
Into: Product Safety
Legal aspects of product safety
General product safety
General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC)
This Directive covers all consumers’ products that are not covered by ‘sector specific’ legislation. Examples of products covered by sector specific legislation are: Chemicals Toys Cosmetics Personal Protective Equipment Cosmetics You can find more out about these sector specific products in the ‘Product Categories’ section of this website. Read more
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