UK consumers have been advised to stop using Peloton treadmills after a product recall in the US following dozens of injuries and the death of a child.
You might want to think twice before purchasing a ultraviolet (UV) light steriliser that claims to kill the bacteria and viruses, including coronavirus, according to a new investigation.
Consumer group Which? says some UV light products sold on online marketplaces may be ineffective or could pose safety risks to users.
These include potentially dangerous handheld UV wands , freestanding lamps, smartphone containers, tumble dryers and even mattresses.
It has long been known that UV light has a sterilising effect because the radiation damages the genetic material of viruses and their ability to replicate.
But UV light is a human health hazard because it can damage cells in our skin, potentially causing skin cancer, or eye problems like cataracts.
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog:
Earlier this month, we reported on the liability aspects of the UK government’s Consultation on Product Safety, as currently contained in the UK Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA). Alison Newstead and Marisa Pearce now provide their analysis on the main focus of the Consultation
whether the suite of current UK legislation governing product safety is fit for purpose in a dynamic, complex and increasingly technologically advanced product marketplace.
The UK government has made a call for evidence in a March 2021 Consultation on the effectiveness of the UK’s existing product safety regime, with a view to ensuring that it is fit for purpose both now and throughout the 21st century.
Northern Ireland). In England, working in the construction industry remained a reasonable excuse for employees to leave their home for work purposes and allowed construction sites to stay open.
The government s
COVID-19 Response – spring 2021 (22 February 2021) introduced the government s roadmap out of the third lockdown, explaining how restrictions will be lifted over time.
Industry and government guidance
Industry bodies continue to publish useful guidance to assist businesses dealing with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The seventh version of the
Site Operating Procedures (SOP) was published by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) on 7 January 2021. The SOP provides guidance on how to protect your workforce and operate sites during COVID-19. The changes are minor according to the CLC, including updated guidance on self-isolation and shielding and the removal of the requirement to display a QR code in site canteens .
To identify any potential weaknesses in the system and make recommendations for improvement, the government has commissioned an independent review of the system for testing construction products and has appointed Paul Morrell OBE and Anneliese Day QC to lead it.
The independent review will undertake a critical assessment of the system for testing and certifying construction products. It will examine how the current system can be strengthened, to provide confidence that construction products are safe and perform as labelled and marketed.
The review panel will submit a report to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government later this year.