Hi Everyone,
Further words on the subject.
A spokesperson for LACOTS (Local Authority CO-ordination on food and
Trading Standards), the controlling body for UK trading standards
offices, who are responsible for enforcement of CE Directives, said
recently that owing to the lack of budget set aside for random
sampling, it is likely that the system will largely be complaints
based.
The recent case in Wales of a non-compliant computer manufacturer was
brought about by complaints from a competitor, suspicious about low
prices, who bought samples of the competitors product and tested them
at their own in-house facility. They failed, and the matter was
brought to the attention of the DTI, then local trading standards.
However, in Germany, there is no such restriction of budget for this
area and prosecutions are expected to be more widespread. The BFPT,
who are responsible for monitoring EMC compliance, are apparently
actively trying to assess ALL products on the market! As proof, if it
were needed, they have recently purchased over 250 aerials from Rohde
& Schwarz.
Best regards,
Dave Wilson
