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.”

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.

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.

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.

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).