Product Categories
This section looks at the various product categories from childrens articles to cosmetics to household goods. Consumers must have sufficient information on how to use a product safely.
Over the years, many children have been involved in accidents related with the use of products specifically designed for them. These accidents have lead to injuries and sometimes even death.
Instead of making the assumption that a product available for purchase is safe to buy and to use, consumers should be aware of hazards that can occur when specific products are in use. Consumers and in particular parent consumers of young children who are the most vulnerable to injuries, have the right to be well informed about potential risks of child related products when deciding to purchase a (...) Read more
Consumers are able to protect themselves by informed choices and responsible behaviours in practice Read more
Safety at home is extremely important, and injuries and accidents at home can be preventable.
The most dangerous equipment in the household is electrical and gas products, both of which can be fire hazards if used improperly. Gas appliances must adhere to stringent standards to ensure they are safe for use at home. Warning notices must be affixed to these appliances regarding the type of gas to be used, pressure levels, etc. All gas products as of 1997 should carry the CE mark demonstrating they comply with these laws. Electrical products are subject to similar safety standards from (...) Read more
Personal Protective Equipment is any device or appliance designed to protect against health and safety hazards in your daily activities.
Personal protective equipment covers a broad range of items from simple devices like sunglasses, bicycle helmets and reflective jackets to chemical hazard suits and safety harnesses.
A specific law (S.I. No 272 of 1993 EC (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations, 1993) covers these items. The law states that all personal protective equipment must preserve health and ensure the safety of users. Personal protective equipment must not harm other (...) Read more
By 2010, the European Union will pursue the ambitious goal of reducing the number of deaths on the road by half; this by way of integrated action taking account of human and technical factors and designed to make the trans-European road network a safer network. Read more
Textiles have a number of uses in the home, the most common of which are clothing, furnishings and bed linen.
Textiles are also used in industrial purposes . No matter which application textiles are used in personal, home or industrial they have to meet a number of standard & safety requirements. Read more
