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Product safety

Dangerous imitations

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 of this type of product, which may compromise health or safety by misleading consumers.

Definition of dangerous imitations

Dangerous imitations i.e. products which appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers Read more

Directive about products

The EU passed a Directive (87/357/EEC of 25 June 1987) concerning products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health and/or safety of consumers. Read more

How the law protects consumers?

The Directive was transposed into Irish Legislation in 1991 in the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations. Read more

Products resembling foodstuffs

The Directive applies to products which are not edible but could easily be confused with foodstuffs by their appearance, smell or packaging. Member States must take all the measures necessary to prohibit the marketing, import and manufacture of such products. Checks must be carried out to ensure that no such products are marketed. If a Member State bans a product under the terms of this Directive it must inform the Commission and provide the details needed to inform the other Member (...) Read more

Products resembling other products

 
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