Ornamental and novelty giftware - a guide for retailers
(for all nations)
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All goods sold to the public must by law be safe. A product is assessed on its safety by taking into account the packaging, instructions and other labelling, the effect of the product on other products and the special needs of certain groups of people - for example, children.
Although the first UK supplier has the primary responsibility for the safety of products sold to consumers, retailers can also be held liable for unsafe products. And some items have specific problems to watch out for - for example, models and ornaments that resemble toys, and ornamental candles and oil lamps.
In the guide
Product safety
How does the law define a safe product?
What are my responsibilities as a retailer?
Do some items have particular problems to watch out for?
Further reading
