Irish companies must be ready for added responsibilities as importers

Health and Safety Authority outlines the implications for the trade and supply of chemicals, machinery, transportable pressure equipment and for accreditation

Help is at hand for any companies importing chemicals, machinery, transportable pressure equipment from Great Britain and for those who rely on certification from notified bodies.

The Health and Safety Authority has a key role in market surveillance and has responsibility for ensuring the safety of products used in workplaces and used by consumers.

In that regard, the HSA checks the Irish market for unsafe products and articles, thereby allowing for international movement and trade of goods manufactured in Ireland. The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has responsibility for the accreditation of laboratories, certification and inspection bodies.