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tips Consumers need to be aware of safety issues

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What precautions do consumers have to take? 1. Read, and follow the manufacturers’ instructions. You have to be careful when you use a product or a service, particularly the first time you use it. Read the instructions carefully, take note of any warnings, check if there are any time limitations for expiry date, e.g. on chemicals or length of time a product can be used before it over heats, the minimum age to use a toy etc. 2. Be especially conscientious with regards to child safety. (...) Read more

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Definition of dangerous imitations

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Dangerous imitations i.e. products which appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers In the EU the manufacture, marketing and import of this type of product, which may compromise the health or safety by misleading consumers is prohibited. Since 1989 the European Union has banned any product which, because of its appearance, colour or smell resembles foodstuffs, especially confectionery. This prohibition includes the manufacture, marketing and import (...) Read more

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Products

Into: Product Safety -Dangerous imitations -Products resembling foodstuffs -Products that can be mistaken for food or drink

Looks like Candy then it must be candy? Consumer products that, although not foodstuffs, possess a form, odour, colour, appearance, packaging, labelling, volume or size, such that it is likely that consumers, especially children – or other more vulnerable consumer – will confuse them with foodstuffs. That appearance can confuse consumers and in consequence they might place the products in their mouths, or suck or ingest them, which might be dangerous and cause, for example, suffocation, (...) Read more

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Examples of products

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There are many examples of counterfeit products, but counterfeit drugs pose a huge danger to consumers. Most consumers wouldn’t even consider buying drugs from a stranger on the street. However, growing numbers are taking an equal risk by purchasing prescription medications from disreputable sources, leading the Department of Health to issue a warning recently against counterfeit medications. Prescription drugs are expensive, and some consumers see little difficulty in saving money by (...) Read more

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Examples of recalled products 2010

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Recent Product Recalls in Ireland in 2010 Morphy Richards Double Over Electric Blanket Eazee2 Clean Foaming Drain Cleaner Dorel Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Travel Log Worldwide Traveller twin pack travel adapter Trendy Look children’s make up sets Infantino SlingRider and Wendy Bellissmo baby slings Toyota Ireland identified problems with accelerator pedal mechanisms Honda Jazz motor vehicles Carino Professional Ionic Hairdryer For a list of the latest product notifications and recalls click (...) Read more

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Products considered to be cosmetics (examples)

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Here is an illustrative list of products falling in the scope of Cosmetic Directive: Creams, emulsions, lotions, gels and oils for the skin (hands, face, feet, etc.). Face masks (with the exception of peeling products). Tinted bases (liquids, pastes, powders). Make-up powders, after-bath powders, hygienic powders, etc. Toilet soaps, deodorant soaps, etc. Perfumes, toilet waters and eau de Cologne. Bath and shower preparations (salts, foams, oils, gels, etc.). Depilatories. (...) Read more

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Safety when using products

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A product is deemed defective only after taking into account the circumstances of its use A product is deemed defective only after taking into account the circumstances of its use. Sometimes, risks are associated with products arising from their normal use. These risks are called ‘inherent risks’. Candles, for example, can present inherent risks if care is not taken to use them properly. They are, however, quite safe when used properly and with care. In such cases, producers must warn (...) Read more

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