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Product safety<\/a><\/h2>\n

The CCPC is responsible for the safety of non-food consumer products covered by certain EU Directives in Ireland, and for monitoring and processing consumer product recalls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Product safety legislation<\/a><\/h2>\n

Find out more about product safety legislation and the relevant legislation that applies to your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Notify an unsafe product<\/a><\/h2>\n

Find out how to notify an unsafe product to the CCPC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Safety Gate RAPEX reports<\/a><\/h2>\n

We are also the Irish contact point for the European Commission\u2019s Internet-based rapid alert system for the notification on hazardous non-food consumer items (Safety Gate).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Child safety and window blind cords<\/a><\/h2>\n

Find out how to keep children safe from window blind cords which can pose a serious risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Toy safety<\/a><\/h2>\n

All businesses involved in placing toys on the market, including manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers, have specific duties in ensuring that toys meet strict safety standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Conducting a recall<\/a><\/h2>\n

To ensure that as many consumers as possible become aware of the recall the business should consider communicating to consumers who have purchased the affected products.
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Information for Business on recalls <\/a><\/h2>\n

A business is obliged to inform both the manufacturer (if it is not the manufacturer) and the competent authority as soon as it becomes aware that a non-food consumer product may pose a risk to the safety and health of consumers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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