donderdag 20 juni 2013




Product safety: 

more commitment of CARICOM member states is required!


So far there are no clear rules for explosive TVs, unsafe children toys, unhealthy products...


In order to ensure, that goods, which do not fit to the standards set out in other world markets are dumped in the CARICOM region, Member States do have the duty to ensure that goods supplied and services provided in the CARICOM region satisfy regulations, standards, codes and licensing requirements established or approved by competent bodies in the Community. This rule requires implementation of CARICOM rules in domestic law and asks for a high commitment of Member States.  The request for satisfying regulations, standards, codes and licensing requirements established or approved by competent bodies in the Community ask from each Member State the founding of adequate commissions or authorities providing the relevant standards. In cases where Member States do not have their own authorities a shift of competence towards acknowledged CARICOM authorities is needed. The rule as drafted now is asking active participation from the Member States. 

Sources:
http://www.caricomlaw.org/Details.aspx?EntryId=195


Draft Model Consumer Protection Bill, 2011
The draft Bill is a model legislation designed to implement Articles 184 and 185 of the Treaty of Chaguaramas and has been approved by the Council for Trade and Economic Development  (COTED) at its Thirty Second Meeting, held in Georgetown, Guyana in May 2011

Part VIII – This part deals with product liability.  The term “product” is given a wide meaning to include animal and agricultural produce.  Under the draft Bill, liability is restricted in some instances in civil proceedings.  As sovereign immunity under common law has undergone changes, it is recommended that the liability of the state or Crown under contractual obligations should be recognised. 


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