CCPC team removes chargers and adapters from Galway shops

Galway City Tribune – Officers from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission mounted an operation in Galway City last week targeting shops which supply electrical chargers and adapters to ensure they meet safety standards.

Around 10 CCPC officers, accompanied by Gardaí, carried out unannounced inspections at nine locations on Thursday last week and some products were removed for analysis – these are currently being assessed.

The team had a high-profile presence in the city centre wearing CCPC-branded jackets in the company of at least one Garda.

Responding to queries from the Galway City Tribune, the CCPC confirmed that it carried out inspections to determine compliance with safety law and to raise awareness.

A statement read: “As an enforcement body we are limited in the amount of information we can provide in relation to our operational work.

“Retailers who import or sell certain electrical products in Ireland are legally required to comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment Regulations 2016. The CCPC is the market surveillance authority in Ireland for the safety of non-food consumer products, including these regulations.”
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