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Product Testing Look at the following statements

Product Testing Look at the following statements. “Not tested on animals” “Complies with BSI Standard EN71” “Look for the Kitemark” “Carries CE marking” “Check there is a Lion Mark” “Not suitable for children under 3 years of age”. Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 1 of 13

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Product Testing Look at the following statements

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  1. Product TestingLook at the following statements • “Not tested on animals” • “Complies with BSI Standard EN71” • “Look for the Kitemark” • “Carries CE marking” • “Check there is a Lion Mark” • “Not suitable for children under 3 years of age” Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 1 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  2. These all relate to product testing • Products are tested to ensure that they meet certain standards, particularly in terms of safety and ingredients   • For example BSEN71 relates to toys so that if you buy a toy that meets the requirements of BSEN71 Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 2 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  3. BSEN71 • The toy cannot stab, trap, mangle or choke you! • If a toy catches fire you can drop it or get out of it before serious injury occurs • There are restrictions on the chemicals used such as lead, cadmium, mercury which could be dangerous if swallowed or chewed by a child. For example you obviously don't want large amounts of lead in paint for toy cars which could be chewed by a baby • If it uses chemicals as part of the toy, for example a chemistry set, there is a limit on the type and amount of certain chemicals used in sets • The toy will carry suitable age warning symbols Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 3 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  4. Some industries also have their own labels, particularly where it is necessary to show safety issues specific to those goods e.g British Electrotechnical Approvals Board (BEAB) for electrical goods, or liquids which show they contain poisons Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 4 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  5. Some websites to look at Website Resources: www.bsieducation.org British Standards Institute www.batr.co.uk British Association of Toy Retailers www.btha.co.uk British Toy and Hobby Association Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 5 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  6. Buying a Toy? When you see a product with a Kitemark on this means British Standards Institute (BSI) has independently tested and confirmed that the product meets all the relevant standards Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 6 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  7. The CE mark shows that the toy has met European regulations covering its manufacture. All toys sold within the European Union must carry this mark Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 7 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  8. A toy which bears the Lion Mark is safe and conforms with all relevant safety information Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 8 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  9. This label warns that the toy is unsuitable for children under 3 years because it might, for instance, contain small parts Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 9 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  10. Discussion points • What other products have labelling to give the consumer information to help with decision-making or care and maintenance of the product? • What do you understand by the term “Value for Money”? Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 10 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  11. Discussion Points • You have been offered a popular toy that your little brother really wants. It is obviously brand new and looks identical to the real thing but you have your doubts because it is so cheap. Would you buy it regardless? • Product testing necessarily will contribute to the price of the product. Do you agree with having to pay a little more for the product to cover the costs the manufacturer has had to pay to have the product tested? Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 11 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  12. Role Play • You are looking for a present for the one-year-old that you babysit for every week. You are attracted by a display of fluffy teddy bears. They are very sweet and seem to be good value. However, the only label on them you can see is the maker’s logo. What would you say to the shopkeeper? Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 12 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

  13. Product Testing Task • Several organisations carry out product testing to ensure products and materials are suitable for use. They have the technology and specialists to make sure that the testing is carried out carefully and accurately • Make a list or wall display of ten everyday products that you or your family use that you think should be tested before they are sold • What sort of things would you expect them to be tested for? • Imagine you have been asked to test one of the products - prepare some data collection sheets for those tests  Resource 2L – Product Test (KS 4) Slide 13 of 13 Hampshire County Council – Consumer Education Project within the Citizenship Curriculum

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