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In the spotlight the issue with electrical products in Cyprus to raise the matter in Parliament

In the spotlight the issue with electrical products in Cyprus to raise the matter in Parliament

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At the forefront comes after the deadly fire in Limassol, the distribution and the suitable electrical products in Cyprus. To this end, Famagusta MP, by DIPA, Mr. Michalis Yakoumis, has filed a request for the registration and discussion of ex officio issue to the relevant Parliamentary Committee on the import and distribution of electrical products in Cyprus, to comply with the European standards and the European standards. Security measures concerning the electrical installations of the houses.

According to a statement by the MP, this initiative aims to examine key issues related to the protection of citizens' life and property, such as:

Compliance with European Standards

- Ensure that electrical products imported and sold in Cyprus meet the required security standards. Examination of the current legislative framework and its adequacy.

Importers and Resellers' Responsibilities

- Legal and practical obligations to ensure the quality and safety of the products, as well as the guarantees provided to consumers.

- Sample checks and supervision by the state

- Frequency and effectiveness of the audits carried out by the competent authorities in the electrical installations of houses, schools and other buildings.

Mr Yakoumis stressed that "electrical security is a matter of high importance, as it is directly related to the protection of human life and the property of citizens. It is necessary to ensure that the products circulating on the market strictly adhere to European standards and that control mechanisms are effective. "

The issue is expected to be discussed with the relevant Parliamentary Committee, where these critical issues and possible legislation or regulatory interventions will be raised on the table.

At the same time, he sent a letter to the Director General of the shooting through which he requests the registration of an ex officio issue, regarding the "introduction of wider electrical products sold wholesale and/or distributed to retail points - compliance with European standards and security measures relating to the electrical installations of the houses in Cyprus »

As the discussion of the matter notes, it is necessary to examine the following issues:

Compliance with European data • To what extent electrical products imported and/or sold in Cyprus meet European security standards, especially in relation to home electrical installations • Existing legislative framework governing the safety of these products and if this is adequate.Themisters of importers and resellers; Security • What are the legal and practical responsibilities of importers and resellers in relation to the quality and safety of the products. • What is the actual guarantee provided to citizens who buy electrical appliances in Cyprus? 3. Sampling controls and supervision by the state • What kind of checks are made by the responsible services for the safety of electrical appliances on the market. Each years Electrical installations of houses, schools, clinics, etc. What are the results of the inspections found in the Archive of the Competent Services.

"Given the importance of electrical security for the protection of citizens' life and property, I think that investigating the issue is crucial and urgent," the statement said.

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