1. Presentation on Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) 2017
Consumer Affairs Unit
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection
Presentation on Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) 2017
Presented by Mr A D Seetohul, Ag Head CAU
19th July 2017

2. Agenda Consumer Protection Act(Safety Requirements) 2017
Consumer Affairs Unit Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection Act(Safety Requirements) 2017
Regulations made by the Minister under section 4 of the Consumer Protection Act
Goods and Applicable Safety Standards
PART  I  –  DOMESTIC OR  HOUSEHOLD  APPLIANCES AND  SIMILAR  ELECTRICAL  APPLIANCES
PART  II  –  ELECTRICAL  ACCESSORIES
Procedure
Procedure A
Procedure B
Flowchart
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3. Consumer Protection Act (Safety Requirements) 2017
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4. Regulations made by the Minister under section 4 of the Consumer Protection Act
3.These regulations shall not apply to: (a) household and personal effects of a passenger; (b) goods entering the freeport zone; and (c) goods shipped on or before 30 September Every goods shall satisfy the corresponding safety standards specified in the third column of the Schedule. 5. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall import goods unless they are covered by a certificate of conformity duly certified by MSB. (2) (a) Where the goods are, at the time of importation, not covered by a certificate of conformity, a test report shall be obtained from MSB prior to the release of the goods (b) The importer shall, for the obtention of a test report, pay such non-refundable fee as MSB may determine.
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5. (3). Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), the Permanent Secretary may authorise an importer to clear the goods from Customs if the whole consignment is kept sealed under the custody of the enforcement authority until MSB issues a letter of recommendation to the importer in respect of those goods (4) (a) Where the goods do not comply with safety standards, the enforcement authority may, after consultation with the importer, cause the goods to be exported, destroyed or disposed of in such manner as to render them commercially valueless (b)The goods referred to in subparagraph (a) shall be exported back to the country from which they were imported, or destroyed or disposed of, at the expense of the importer, under the supervision of the enforcement authority. 6. Where the enforcement authority has reasonable grounds to believe that the goods do not comply with safety standards, or are not safe for use or consumption, or may cause risks to health and safety, it may, at the expense of the importer, cause the goods to be tested by MSB.
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6. 7. (1) Where a supplier becomes aware that the goods do not comply with safety standards, or are not safe for use or consumption, or may cause risks to health and safety, the supplier shall – (a) notify the enforcement authority thereof; and (b) forthwith take all the necessary steps to eliminate every risks, including the recalling of the goods, where appropriate (2) The notification under paragraph (1)(a) shall provide – (a) adequate information to allow the enforcement authority to identify the goods or batch of goods; (b) a full description of the risks that the goods presents; (c) all available information relevant for identification and traceability of the goods; and (d) a description of actions to eliminate risks to the consumer (3) A supplier shall provide such assistance as may be necessary to the enforcement authority in any action taken to avoid the risks to health and safety that may be caused.
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7. 8. Any person who contravenes these regulations shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction – (a) in the case of a first offence, be liable to a fine of not less than 500 rupees and not exceeding 5,000 rupees; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, be liable to a fine of not less than 1,000 rupees and not exceeding 10,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months. 9. These regulations shall come into operation on 1 October Made by the Minister on 3 January 2017.
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8. Goods and Applicable Safety Standards
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Goods and Applicable Safety Standards

9. PART  I  –  DOMESTIC OR  HOUSEHOLD  APPLIANCES AND  SIMILAR  ELECTRICAL  APPLIANCES
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Hair dryers
Table fan, pedestal fan, wall fan, ceiling fan
Ovens (fixed)
Microwave oven
Coffee or tea maker
Toaster
Vacuum cleaner
Dish washing machine
Clothes washing machine
Spin extractor (centrifugal clothes dryer)
Electric shavers, hair clippers
Electrically heated blankets
Whirlpool baths
Television

10. PART II – ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
Table lamp and floor standing lamp
Lighting chains using incandescent lamps for use in Christmas tree or other decorative use
Electronic ballast for fluorescent lamp
Isolating transformer for downlight fitting
Lamp holders
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11. Consumer Affairs Unit Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection
Procedure

12. Procedure A Certificate of Conformity(CoC) Available
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1.Importer submits CoC directly to the MSB for verification.
2. If CoC is in order, the MSB issues a verification Certificate to the importer after payment of a fee.
3. Importer submits the Certificate to Customs and goods are released.

13. Procedure B Certificate of Conformity(CoC) Not Available
Consumer Affairs Unit Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection
1.The goods may be transferred to the importer’s premises/warehouse, under seal, upon request in writing from the importer. (copy of Invoice and B/L to be attached with request)
2. CAU collects sample and submits same to MSB for testing purposes.
3. MSB tests the sample and submits a report to the importer after payment of the corresponding fees.
4. In case of a favourable test report, goods are released either by Customs or the CAU, as the case may be.
5. In case of an unfavourable test report, MSB issues the test report to the CAU and necessary action is initiated for the disposal thereof.

14. Consumer Affairs Unit Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection
Flowchart

15. Certificate Of Conformity
Importers
Certificate Of Conformity
MSB
Verification OK
Yes
CUSTOMS
Goods Released
CAU No
Pass Tests
Fail Tests
Export,
Destroy Or
Disposed
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