BMA welcomes EU regulations to combat non-compliant products

Regulations outline new powers for market surveillance authorities to act on non-compliant product

04 Jul, 19

CEO of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association Yvonne Orgill has welcomed new EU regulations on market surveillance, which could make a “substantial difference” to combat the sale of non-compliant bathroom products.

 

The EU regulations apply to all products and outline new powers for market surveillance authorities (MSA) to act if there is a suspicion of a product presenting a risk.

It also includes corrective actions are taken in the case of products which are non-compliant.

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Yvonn Orgill commented: “These regulations are well overdue, as up until now there has been no means for MSA’s to bring companies to task over non-compliant products.

“The EU has listened to concerns from the bathroom industry, and others, and now provides a clear infrastructure that will promote compliance and more importantly give the necessary powers for MSA’s to act when products are not-complaint.

“The introduction of cross border mutual assistance is also welcome, this provides a mechanism for MSA’s to communicate with counterparts in member states, which should make it easier to resolve issues across Europe.

“Market surveillance is vital for consumer safety and key to providing a level playing field for companies that do invest in compliant products.”

At its recent AGM, the BMA confirmed the focus of the trade body would remain on compliance, with a growing emphasis on sustainability.

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