Tag: Product safety

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May 8, 2017

Children’s clothes

Children all over the world have suffered serious injuries and even death from accidents involving cords and drawstrings on their clothes. For example, children have been seriously injured in cases...

May 8, 2017

Amber teething jewellery

Amber teething jewellery can cause choking, strangulation, aspiration and death. These necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and beads are not safe for babies and small children and should never be used as...

May 8, 2017

Window blinds

This information is intended as a guide only. You should contact your supplier with any queries regarding the safety of your blinds. Hidden Dangers: Window Blinds This video describes the...

May 8, 2017

Toys

A toy is a product under EU Toy Safety Regulations that is clearly designed for or intended to be played with by children under the age of 14....

February 1, 2017

Product safety

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is responsible for the safety of a wide range of non-food consumer products covered by five EU Directives and the regulations coming out...

January 16, 2017

Safety tips for Christmas

Tips on staying safe with toys and decorations at Christmas....

January 16, 2017

Safety tips for Halloween

Tips on what to watch out for when shopping for costumes and props for Halloween....

January 16, 2017

Furniture

If children climb on furniture it could tip over and cause them serious harm. Young children can pull themselves up on a TV stand and cause it to fall on...

January 16, 2017

Gas and electrical appliance safety

Gas, electrical and electronic products for use in the home must comply with , and they must carry the CE mark. Faulty gas or electrical products can lead to serious injury...

January 16, 2017

Hoverboards

Given the potential dangers of hoverboards, please read the information below if you are thinking about getting one. Hoverboards are also called balance scooters, self-balance or self-balancing scooters, balance wheels,...

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