Hazardous products, which do not meet the current legislation laying down essential health and safety requirements, have been placed on the market in the European Union. The Labour Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance informs employers, self-employed persons and consumers that according to information registered in the Rapid Information Exchange System (RAPEX) the following products are dangerous.
Personal Protective Equipment
1. Helmet of Polish origin
RAPEX Report. Notification A12/00601/22
[https:/ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005967]
The helmet can easily break on impact, so it does not adequately protect the user from head injuries.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on personal protective equipment nor with European Standard EN 1078.
2. Notification A12/00593/22
[https:/ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005945]
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In case of impact the child may suffer head injuries.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on personal protective equipment nor with European Standard EN 1078.
Further information on the above products is available on the RAPEX website: Safety Gate for dangerous non-food products.
The Labour Inspection Department invites the consumer public, in case it detects the above products on the Cyprus market, to inform the competent officers of the Department at 22405663 or 22405603 or 22405604.
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