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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 17 December 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 December 2018 (named day). It was answered by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 December 2018 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Notice Boards: Fire Regulations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to require companies manufacturing notice boards for schools, colleges and universities to promote clear information on the product’s compliance with fire standards.

Answer

Under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 any product that is intended for or likely to be used by consumers, including where the product was originally intended for professional use, must be safe before it can be placed on to the market.

Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 producers and importers are responsible for any damage caused by an unsafe product. This will apply to any noticeboards which are for sale to businesses or public bodies, for use at work. Products used in the workplace by workers are also subject to health and safety legislation.

There are no plans to legislate to require mandatory information on compliance with specific standards to be provided by manufacturers of noticeboards.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
202696
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Education Fire regulations Manufacturing industries Notice boards
Link
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