Indicates products are produced to the highest standards of quality and excellence. It is awarded by the Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA).
Indicates goods are of a high quality standard in terms of performance and safety. It is awarded by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
Indicates goods and services are of excellent quality. It is awarded by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
Indicates a product has been manufactured in Ireland to a high degree of quality. It is awarded by Guaranteed Irish Limited.
Explain the quality mark which may appear on the label of a small electrical appliance.(2) OL
Safety symbols
Conformité Européenne
Double insulated
Irish mark of electrical conformity
Electrical Safety ?
Indicates goods comply with European safety standards. It can be found on electrical equipment and children’s toys.
Indicates goods are double insulated, so they do not require a safety connection to an earth wire. It can be found on small electrical equipment, e.g. hair dryers and toasters.
Indicates electronic goods have achieved a high safety level. It can be found on electrical goods. It is awarded by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
What information does each of the following symbols convey to the consumer:
Hazard symbols
• These symbols aim to inform the consumer about the damage a particular substance or mixture can cause to our health or the environment.
• They are found on industrial chemicals, cleaning agents and stationery supplies, e.g. Tipp-Ex.
