Safer products on the market
According to the German Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and the Market Surveillance Act (Marktüberwachungsgesetz, MüG), BAuA performs a number of tasks within the framework of internal market law and product safety. It is an important interface between the market surveillance authorities of the federal states, the Federal Government and in Europe.
Information exchange
As a national Safety Gate contact point, BAuA ensures the exchange of information between the market surveillance authorities, the European Commission and the Member States. As pasrt of its quality assurance measures, it ensures the national processes and the legally compliant implementation of the reporting procedure within the European rapid alert system Safety Gate (previously RAPEX) procedure as part of its quality assurance measures.
In addition, BAuA offers the general public a comprehensive information service. It announces official announcements and announcements from the economic operators, e.g. via product recalls. To this end, it operates a central product safety portal.
Risk assessment
In the context of its general research mission, BAuA pre-emptively determines and assesses safety risks and health risks associated with the use of products. In individual cases, it carries out risk assessments of products in consultation with the market surveillance authorities.
Product Safety Commission
BAuA conducts the business of the Product Safety Commission (AfPS), which advises the Federal Government on product safety issues.
Announcements
In addition to standards, BAuA promulgates standards and technical specifications, which the AfPS has determined. It publishes GS bodies and approved inspection bodies according to ProdSG and BetrSichV.