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Ref : EIC 230/2/12

11 August 2011

Dear Sirs,

Commercial Information Circular No. 487/2011

European Union (EU)* : Safety Requirements for Internal Blinds, Corded Window Coverings and Safety Devices

The European Commission (the Commission) has adopted a Decision setting out the safety requirements to be met by European standards for Internal Blinds, Corded Window Coverings and Safety Devices. Details are set out in the Commission Decision 2011/477/EU (the Decision), which can be accessed through the following link:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:196:0021:0024:EN:PDF

DETAILS

2. In order to ensure the internal blinds and other corded window coverings are inherently safe for children, eliminating the risk of strangulation and internal asphyxiation due to accessible cords and small parts, the Decision sets out safety requirements concerning the safe operation of corded window coverings and blinds. In addition, requirements and product safety information for the safety devices are spelt out accordingly. Details are set out in the Annex of the Decision. 

ENQUIRIES

3. For enquiries concerning the content of this circular, please contact the undersigned at telephone number 2398 5556.

Yours faithfully,




(Miss Anita WONG)

for Director-General of Trade and Industry

* The EU includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.





Note ：

  • (1) While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the Department cannot guarantee this to be so and will not be held liable for any reliance placed on the same.
  • (2)The biweekly newsletter "Business Alert - EU" of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council provides up-to-date information on the latest developments in EU trade policy and trade regulations. The newsletter is available for free e-subscription and can be accessed through
    http://www.tdctrade.com/alert/eualert.htm.