produktsäkerhetslagen

Produktsäkerhetslagen is a Swedish act that regulates the safety of consumer products placed on the Swedish market. Its purpose is to prevent the sale of unsafe goods and to enable rapid corrective action when safety concerns arise. The law generally covers products intended for private use or likely to be used by consumers, such as toys, electronics, and household goods, while recognizing that some items fall under other sector-specific rules.

The primary responsibility for safety lies with producers and importers, who must ensure that their products comply with applicable safety requirements. They are expected to carry out risk assessments, maintain technical documentation, provide clear safety information and instructions, and ensure traceability of products. Distributors also have duties to avoid supplying unsafe products and to cooperate with safety measures. When a safety issue is identified, the responsible parties must report it to the competent authorities and take appropriate corrective actions, which may include recalls, withdrawals, or other remedial measures.

Conformity and information requirements may involve safety testing and, where relevant, adherence to EU directives that authorize marking and documentation. Authorities may request documentation and perform inspections to verify compliance. If a product is deemed unsafe, authorities can impose obligations, order recalls, or ban sale of the item. Penalties for violations can range from administrative sanctions to injunctions or more serious consequences in cases of severe non-compliance.

Enforcement is carried out by the Swedish competition and consumer authority (Konkurrens- och konsumentverket, KKv) in collaboration with other relevant agencies. The act forms part of Sweden’s broader consumer protection and product safety framework and aligns national rules with EU safety principles.

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