Following the Administrative Regulation No. 17/2008 on the Establishment of the General System for Product Safety, “product” refers to “all articles which, after manufacture or processing, are supplied or made available to the ultimate consumer, whether for compensation or not”. Administrative Regulation No. 17/2008 sets forth the following product safety requirements:

1. A product shall be considered safe if, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, it does not pose any danger, or only poses a minimal risk that is acceptable and compatible with the product’s intended use. Such risk must be assessed according to strict standards for protecting consumer health and safety. In particular, the following factors shall be taken into account:

(a) The characteristics of the product, especially its composition;

(b) The foreseeable use of the product in conjunction with other products, and the resulting effects;

(c) The product’s appearance, packaging, labeling, instructions for use, assembly, storage, and disposal (if applicable), as well as any other instructions or information provided by the manufacturer;

(d) The categories of consumers who may be particularly vulnerable to risks, especially children.

2. A product shall also be deemed safe if it is accompanied by a written document issued by a testing institution certifying that the product has been tested and complies with safety standards.

Products that do not comply with the above provisions shall be deemed hazardous. Such products are prohibited from being manufactured, imported, distributed, or placed on the market, and may be subject to withdrawal from the market or destruction.