Essay about Relevant Legal Requirements

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The CE mark is the manufacturer's declaration that their product meets all the relevant legal requirements. You find this mark on electrical goods, toys and cycle helmets.
The Lion Mark is used by British toy manufacturers; it shows that the toys meet British Standards.
The manufacturer or distributor must indicate clearly on the packaging or the instructions certain risks and minimum age of child. The British Standard BS EN 71 is a recognised standard for the safety of toys which are sold in the UK or Europe. This standard includes that toys must be flame resistant, must not present a risk of poisoning; they should not have any sharp edges or spikes and no possibility of young children choking or being harmed by small parts. Toys that comply with this standard can be considered safe for children to use.

Kite mark shows that BSI has checked the manufacturer's claim that his product meets the standard.
The 'Safety Mark' shows that the product has been checked to British Standard specifications for safety.
Trade Mark of the British Electro-Approvals Board (BEAB). It is found on electrical goods and shows that BEAB has tested a sample of the product and it meets British safety standards and laws.
Similar to the previous one but in this case the sample has been tested by another approvals authority, possibly in another country.
The appliance is doubly insulated and will not have an earth wire.
Used by British Gas, it shows that the gas appliance meets its standards for performance, reliability and quality.
Found on furniture, it shows that the item will not easily catch light from cigarettes or matches. It does not mean that the furniture is fire-proof.
Harmful. It shows that the substance may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. It may be found on weed killers, bleach or lavatory cleaners and could cause skin irritation or swelling.
Highly flammable. Warns that the substance can become very hot and catch fire if it comes into contact with air.
Corrosive. Found on containers of acid or