SGS Informs on European Parliament Proposal of New Rules for Safer Products and Better Market Surveillance
Summary
Ealing, London, United Kingdom, May 30, 2014 --( Market surveillance will be stepped up to strengthen consumer protection and ensure a level playing field so that responsible manufacturers are not disadvantaged by unfair competition from non-compliant products.- Better coordination of safety checks by the creation of a more cooperative system of market surveillance to eliminate unfair competition from dishonest or rogue traders.Ealing, London, United Kingdom, May 30, 2014 --( PR.com )-- Improved identification and traceability will ensure the quick removal of unsafe products from the market.The proposed new legislation will include the country of origin to be indicated according to clear and unambiguous rules.Market surveillance will be stepped up to strengthen consumer protection and ensure a level playing field so that responsible manufacturers are not disadvantaged by unfair competition from non-compliant products.Changes in EU Market Surveillance and RulesKey changes approved by the European Parliament:- The rules across all product sectors for manufacturers, importers and distributors will be clearer and more coherent to ensure the safety of all consumer products, leading to lower compliance costs for businesses.- Safe and compliant products throughout the EU by means of a single set of coherent rules for market surveillance providing more effective tools for national surveillance bodies to enforce safety and take action against non-compliant products.- Improved traceability enabling swift and effective responses to safety issues.Its rules will be enforced by the national market surveillance authorities in EU countries.SGS will keep readers informed as developments progress.Reference:European Commission press release (http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-432_en.htm)About SGS Consumer Product Testing ServicesThroughout a global network, SGS offers consultation and comprehensive testing services covering the full spectrum of international product safety and regulatory standard for a wide range of consumer products (http://www.sgs.com/en/Consumer-Goods-Retail.aspx).Please do not hesitate to contact the SGS experts for further information.SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.