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02.03.2016
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By 2011, Brazil had no regulations on safety rules for children's cribs. Ordinance 269/11 brought at the time, a series of technical standards for production and import of products.
Yesterday (1), the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) released new Decree (53/16), which aims to improve regulation and broaden the scope of products, including folding cots, convertible, balance (which mimics the movement of nursery) and pendulum (which allows movement in any direction).
Also new is the ban on side or moving ends. According to Leonardo Rocha, head of the Technical Regulations Division of Inmetro, all the rules also apply to artisanal and / or sized cribs.
From now on, manufacturers and importers have 18 months to fit the new criteria of production and imports. After this deadline, it will have another 6 months to cease the marketing of stocks.
Soon after this period of adjustment, the retailers will have 12 months to zerarem their inventory and begin to market only those products that meet the new criteria.
Leonardo Rocha says that despite the new rules, the products are on the market are safe. "We're just perfecting the rigor. Not to say that we understand that market products are unsafe. "
Who have any questions, criticism or suggestions regarding the safety rules for cribs sold in Brazil can get in touch with Inmetro through 0800 2851818.
Source: Agency Brazil
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