Product Safety Commission (AfPS)
The Product Safety Commission advises the Federal Government on questions pertaining to product safety
The Product Safety Commission is founded on section 33 of the Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and advises the Federal Government on product safety issues. It is employed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
The Commission includes experts from the market surveillance authorities, the conformity assessment bodies, the statutory accident insurers, the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN), the Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardisation (KAN), employers' associations, trade unions and related associations, in particular those of the manufacturers, distributors and consumers. The activities of the commission are managed by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA).
For further information please refer to our German Website.
Contact
AfPS Administration
Dipl.-Ing. Ralph Fähnrich
Unit 2.1 "Basics of Product Safety"