The Product Safety Commission advises the Federal Government on questions pertaining to product safety
The Product Safety Commission is founded on section 27 of the Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and advises the Federal Government on product safety issues. It is employed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
The Commission includes experts from the market surveillance authorities, the conformity assessment bodies, the statutory accident insurers, the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN), the Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardisation (KAN), employers' associations, trade unions and related associations, in particular those of the manufacturers, distributors and consumers. The activities of the commission are managed by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA).
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