Security alarm: Dangerous products from the Far East threaten children!

Security alarm: Dangerous products from the Far East threaten children!

alarming messages reach us from Vienna: In a discussion event by the ecosocial forum, serious hazard exercise was discussed by products from Billig-Online platforms. The Federal Office of Consumer Health (BAVG) and the agency for health and nutritional security (AGES) reported shocking security deficiencies in toys and nutritional supplements that are offered via such platforms. As ots.at , the complaint was bought this year via cheap-online platforms this year were over 80 percent. Particularly alarming: In some case, dangerous substances such as mercury were discovered in nutritional supplements.

safety standards and CE marking

Daniela Schachner, toy expert at AGES, urged to warn against buying toys that have no CE marking. In the European Union, this labeling is mandatory and certified that products meet all legal requirements in terms of security and health. Rainer Will, Managing Director of the Trade Association, added: "Anyone who buys cheap from Far East platforms risks their health." The control and compliance with these standards seem to fail with many providers. The economic effects are also not to be neglected: around one billion euros flow from Austria every year towards such platforms. utopia.de illustrated that the supposedly cheap prices are often at the expense of quality and sustainability-one aspect that is particularly important for electrical appliances and is very favorable can.

In addition, consumers are standing: Inside challenges such as high shipping costs and possible customs fees that can quickly make the supposed bargains from the Far East expensive. The labeling obligations and compliance with security standards are currently strongly criticized in Austria, and there is an urgent need for government measures to ensure fair competition. "The security of our children is a top priority," emphasized and demanded increased control of these online providers.