Product Safety
As part of our varied role, we have to ensure that all new and second hand goods offered for sale are safe.
Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, we have the responsibility for inspecting goods for safety at manufacturing, importing and retail stage. Products are inspected at manufacturing and retail premises in the county borough and a programme of sampling takes place each year. The products sampled are purchased locally and sent to specialist test houses to be tested for compliance with the appropriate legislation or safety standard.
Accurate labelling of goods is needed to ensure that products are used correctly and by appropriate age groups. We give special attention to products aimed at children and electrical equipment.