MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERS IN CYPRUS

2. Pressure cookers fall within the scope of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/ECSection 1.2, Article 3 Conformity Assessment procedure: Equivalent to at least one of the category III or IV modules MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS

3. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS-CONCERTED ACTION What triggered the need for concerted action ? • Member state competent authorities detected on the market a number of non-conforming pressure cookers, invoking the relevant safeguard clause. • Pressure cookers are a popular cooking item present in almost every household. • Non-conforming pressure cookers put in jeopardy the safety and health of the users (general public).

4. Ascertain the level of conformity of pressure cookers that are available at the European markets against the ESHRs of PED. Inform the stakeholders (manufacturers, authorised representatives, distributors, importers, etc) about the requirements of the PED. Raise the awareness of the general public, particularly the consumers. Accordingly, E.U. may adapt its policy for further action and other initiatives. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS-CONCERTED ACTION Why the need for concerted action ?

5. The Department of Labour Inspection, being the competent authority for PED in Cyprus, takes part in the concerted action and conducted a survey throughout Cyprus covering all urban areas.Labour Inspection Officers from the Head Office and Labour Inspectors from the 4 District Offices took part in the survey. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Cypriot authorities involved

6. Sector of Industry targetted Cyprus has no pressure cooker manufacturers (Pressure cookers are imported) Importers Distributors Wholesalers Retailers MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS

7. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS The following information was collected: Contact Details Α Distributor C Manufacturer 1 Name 1 Name 2 Address 2 Address 3 Telephone 3 Telephone 4 Fax 4 Fax 5 Country Β Importer D Wholesaler / Retailer 1 Name 1 Name 2 Address 2 Address 3 Telephone 3 Telephone 4 Fax 4 Fax 5 Country

8. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Pressure cookerdata 1 Brand name 2 Serial number 3 Volume (ltr) 4 Working pressure (bar) 5 Diameter (cm) 6 Construction material 7 Base construction material (a) Stainless steel 18/8 (b) Stainless steel 18/10 (c) Stainless steel … (d) Aluminum (e) Combination stainless steel / aluminum

9. PED Article 15 and Paragraphs 3.3 and 3.4 of Annex I data 1 CE marking 2 Place of affixing the CE 3 Technique of affixing the CE 4 Notified Body identification number 5 Operating Instructions 6 Maintenance Instructions 7 Language of O&M Instructions 8 EC Declaration of Conformity 9 Language of the EC Declaration of Conformity 10 CE marking on safety accessories MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS

10. Sample data: 24 pressure cookers Countries: Germany, Greece, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, China Brand Names: Fissler, Tefal, Fagor, Termozeta, Silampos, Venus, Aeternum, Peterhof, Domotec, Nortinox, Crown, Sitram, Flama, Studio house, Chaon Shunfa, and Sitram MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS

11. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Number of CE pressure cookers per country of origin on the Cyprus market Germany Italy Greece Spain Portugal France China

12. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Number of CE pressure cookers out of total no. of samples 66% 34%

13. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Technique used for affixing the CE mark expressed as a percentage 10 6

14. On the external base, packaging and documents On the lid of the cooker and packaging On the external base and packaging On the packaging On the external base On the perimeter of the body and packaging MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Place of affixing the CE mark expressed as a percentage 6,25% 12,5% 31,25% 18,75% 12,5% 18,75%

15. Other Data EC Declaration of ConformityX (except two) CE marking on pressure cooker safety accessoriesX Notified Body identification numberX(except two) Year of manufacture√(except 4) Operating manual√ Maintenance manual√(except three) Language of O & M manual Greek, English and other: 5 Greek and other languages: 4 English: 4 English and other: 3 Greek and English: 4 MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS

16. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Pressure cooker properly marked with CE Pressure cooker non-CE marked

17. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Pressure cooker carrying the CE mark on the outer perimeter of the body

18. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS Pressure cooker carrying the CE mark on the external base and the packaging

19. Conclusions In accordance with the provisions of article 5 of the PED: Full conformity2 Partial conformity14 (lack of N.B. identification number and EC declaration of conformity) Not in conformity8 MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS

20. MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS ACTION PLAN • 1. Importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers • Distribute information material, website, leaflets, etc, • Partial conformity pressure cookers • Request the distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers, to furnish the EC Declaration of Conformity • Not in conformity pressure cookers • Request the distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers to voluntarily withdraw, export to third countries, etc.

21. 2. Consumers Launch awareness campaign for consumers Articles in the local press Preparation of leaflets and relevant poster Involve the Cyprus Consumers Association 3. Other Goverment Services Coordination with Customs Office Monitor closely the local market, and intensify market surveillance MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS ACTION PLAN

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23. Thank you for you attention Question time MARKET SURVEY OF PRESSURE COOKERSIN CYPRUS