Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations

Energy saving light bulbs 'contain cancer causing chemicals'

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:53:01 -1330

Source: Energy saving light bulbs
By Victoria Ward

7:16AM BST 20 Apr 2011

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Their report advises that the bulbs should not be left on for extended periods, particularly near someone’s head, as they emit poisonous materials when switched on.

Peter Braun, who carried out the tests at the Berlin's Alab Laboratory, said: “For such carcinogenic substances it is important they are kept as far away as possible from the human environment.”

Two main components of coffee cups and carry out containers identified as cancer-causing agents

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:58:22 -1330

News Wire Services

Sunday, June 12th 2011, 4:00 AM

WASHINGTON - The widely used preservative formaldehyde and the coffee-cup component styrene were added to a list of known and suspected carcinogens by the feds.

Safer Products for Safer Homes

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:56:20 -1330

source: http://apps.spring.gov.sg/QSNEWS/Web/ViewArticle.aspx?id=98

As a major supplier of household products, Hitachi is a firm believer in the importance of meeting safety standards. “Product testing is a fundamental stage integrated into our product development process,” says Mr Ricky Lam, Senior Manager. The products that Hitachi carries are sent to testing labs to ensure that they comply with international standards such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). During these tests, potential hazards are identified and products which do not meet the required standards are not put on the market.

A Crucial Mark that Opens Doors to New Markets

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:54:16 -1330

source: http://apps.spring.gov.sg/QSNEWS/Web/ViewArticle.aspx?id=51

The SAFETY mark helps companies save time and money in getting their products approved for sale in overseas markets. The blue-and-white logo may be small, but it certainly says a lot about quality. Aptly termed the SAFETY Mark, the symbol can be found only on household electrical, electronic and gas appliances and accessories which meet specified safety standards in Singapore.

Product testing helped this firm

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 02:55:54 -1330

04:47 AM May 26, 2011

SINGAPORE - As a major supplier of household products, Hitachi is a firm believer in the importance of meeting safety standards.

"Product testing is a fundamental stage integrated into our product development process," says senior manager Ricky Lam (picture).

Launch of Restriction on Lighters

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:10:00 -1330

Launch of Restriction on Lighters

Source: METI

The "Cabinet Order on Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Law” (promulgated on November 10, 2010) and related ministerial ordinances come into force today.

Under the above order, specified lighters are subject to restrictions and, on and after September 27, 2011, when the transitional measure will end, any lighter other than those satisfying the technical requirements of the order will not be allowed in the market.

We have requested organizations concerned, consisting of lighter manufacturers, importers and sellers or the like, to cooperate in disseminating the lighter restriction system before its start.

Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:08:29 -1330

Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Troy the Activity Truck

Units: About 40,500 in the United States and 1,900 in Canada

Importer/Distributor: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.

Hazard: The plastic beads on the activity truck's bead runs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received 28 reports of the plastic beads detaching from the bead runs on the activity trucks, including two reports of young children gagging on the plastic beads.

Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:03:48 -1330

Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Hot chocolate pots

Units: About 28,000 units in the United States and 700 in Canada

Importer: ICI USA, LLC, of Seattle, Wash.

Distributor: Williams-Sonoma Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The handle of the hot chocolate pot can break off during use, posing burn and laceration hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 28 reports of handles breaking off of the pots, including eight reports of injuries involving minor burns or cuts.

Description: This recall involves the Whirly Whip hot chocolate pots sold individually as item number 2981454 or 4986535, and as part of the Whirly Whip hot chocolate pot gift set item number 3021714. The item number can be found on the product’s box, below the bar code. The pot is made of white porcelain and has a red handle. The lid has a red knob and a frother attached to the underside of the lid knob.

Puzzle mat "Puzzle eva"

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:03:07 -1330

Category: Toys

Product: Puzzle mat "Puzzle eva"

Brand: Play me

Type/number of model: ref. 0271266 (36 pieces, 21x21)

Description: The product in question is a puzzle of coloured pieces with letters which together form a mat. It is blister-packed with a label on the obverse side which shows the CE marking and a photograph of the product.

Country of origin: Malaysia

Polish chemical substances Act will enter into force next week

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:41:52 -1330

01-Apr-2011

The Polish Act on chemical substances and their mixtures, which enters into force on 8 April 2011, has been published in the Polish Journal of Law. The Act determines the competence of the authorities within the scope of executing administrative tasks and duties resulting from several European regulations including REACH, CLP, detergent and export and import legislation.