What is PAS 7100 - Consumer product safety recalls about?
PAS 7100 provides practical guidance on a good practice way to execute a consumer product safety recall. PAS 7100 on consumer product safety recalls consist of two parts: Part I for businesses and Part II for regulators. The PAS is UK-centric, meaning it’s written with UK frameworks in mind, but it can still be useful outside the UK context.
Who is PAS 7100 - Consumer product safety recalls for?
PAS 7100 on consumer product safety recalls applies to recalls of all non-food consumer products placed on the market in the UK other than those for which existing corrective action and recall processes are in place (e.g. automotive, pharmaceuticals, food).
Therefore it is for any business which may conceivably conduct such a consumer product recall. Under UK legislation this covers the product’s supply chain, including:
Manufacturers
Importers
Distributors
The content could also be relevant for business-to-business supply.
Part II is for all those having regulatory responsibility for non-food consumer product safety i.e. from policy through to enforcement, particularly Market Surveillance Authorities.
Why should you use PAS 7100 - Consumer product safety recalls ?
The vast majority of products are safe and most businesses will experience a product recall rarely or never. However, if the need arises, businesses with a statutory responsibility should be prepared. This code intends to make it easier for them to deal with such a situation.
Part I sets out a code of practice for businesses and provides practical guidance to he...