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Electrical Product Safety Conference 2008

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The inagural International Electrical Product Safety Conference, organised by The Electrical Safety Council, has now closed. 

 

The conference successfully adressed current big issues in consumer product safety over two days, through a mix of plenary and interactive themed breakout sessions.

 

The conference embraced the economic, legislative and global aspects of consumer product safety by tackling:

 

  • The safety of imported goods
  • The revision of the New Approach and the Low Voltage Directive
  • Ongoing initiatives in market surveillance
  • Counterfeiting
  • Protecting vulnerable consumers

 

To see some highlights of the conference click here to view webcasts and download presentations.
 

Endorsed by:

 

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Who attended?

 

The International Electrical Product Safety Conference 2008 offered something for everyone.  The busy conference programme was packed with information and networking opportunities, and people working in all areas of the electrical safety world were catered for. The following professions and sectors were represented:

 

  • Electrical contractors

  • Buyers/importers

  • Trading standards  

  • Manufacturers of appliances/ electrical accessories

  

  • Electrical wholesalers

  • Product liability/quality experts

  • Certification bodies

  • Standards developers/bodies

  • Government officials/enforcement staff  

  • Consumer safety representatives

  • Associations/institutes

  • Technical directors/executives

About the event

The background

 

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Recent events, such as the continued rise in RAPEX notifications and the European Commission’s stocktaking exercise, recognising the issues relating to managing open markets and responding to globalization, have shown that product safety needs an international approach. 

 

The two-day conference provided an excellent opportunity to take stock of the present situation and provide a clear path forward.

  

 

 

The venue

 

church house

The venue is the magnificent Church House in central London, a short walk from the Houses of Parliament.

 

Church House is positioned within the tranquil setting of Dean's Yard, just behind Westminster Abbey, the crowning place of Kings and Queens since 1066.

 

Networking & social

 

Champagne

In addition to the conference proceedings, a gala dinner on the opening night provided an unparalleled networking opportunity.  

 

The Electrical Safety Council is an independent charity committed to reducing deaths and injuries through electrical accidents at home and at work.