Businesses who supply consumer products within the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area must comply with product safety standards. Your legal requirements are the same whether you supply goods from a shop, business at home, market stall or via online platforms.
Local councils have enforcement responsibilities for safety related issues with consumer goods. We will:
- carry out programmed inspections of premises to ensure goods on sale are safe;
- provide advice to suppliers about legislation; and
- sample consumer goods to ensure they meet required standards of safety.
The main piece of legislation when dealing with the safety of consumer goods is the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. This applies to almost all products in Northern Ireland. Guidance on this is available here.
For information on products guidance click here.
For information on candles, wax melts and reed diffusers click here.
Contact us
If you would like further information on any of the information, please contact Environmental Health on 028 9244 7937 or email ehealth@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk .
Alternatively, you may find information using the links below: