Before consuming Easter eggsIt is important to know Of quality and reliability indicators In these products. Inspection of these criteria is managed by the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), which analyzes quality and safety. Para’s lawyer Fernanda Amorim, if it seems to be harmful to consumers in purchase or consumer Action means: administrative and judicial.
The Head of the Inmeto Regulation and Regulatory Division Division, Hercules Souza, is the most frequent manipulations during this period of Easter, with no consent stamps or with different information. These conditions can be observed in objects that are different from the packaging, as well as when there are no organ check seal for the product.
Souza explained, “Products that contain regulations always provide an inmitro’s consent seal. This product has undergone a series of tests and rehearsals to follow the infirmation of the Inimro.”
In addition to the possible manipulations in evaluation standards, advertising, such as the conditions that do not comply with what they have promised, have accidents related to products. In cases where manipulations occur, the company’s representative recommends the fact that the consumer’s official channels of the agency should be reported. For more serious dangers, as the lawyer predicts, the legal first alternative may or may not be.
Amorim first, the establishment of the product or the importance of resorting to the manufacturer directly reinforces. In many cases, the problems are solved in this case, without the need for legal action. However, she pointed out that it depends on the severity of the situation.
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When a responsible establishment or manufacturer does not work to solve the problem or to properly help the user, up to judicialization. A process is opened to ensure user compensation for financial or moral losses.
“Many times, in the beginning, if you try to communicate to the manufacturer, if you try to communicate to the manufacturer. Make photos and videos, collect documentation and then, if the company does not contact or resolve, we can file a lawsuit and ask for moral or physical damage depending on the case.”
Criteria for purchase
Product weight
The weight of products is one of the symptoms that confuse users during purchase. In the case of pre -marked products such as industrial chocolate eggs and chocolates, this information should be explained in packaging. However, manufacturers need to convey only net weight – that is, the packaging and eventually gifts are not specifically mentioned.
Therefore, the ideal is guided by the reference of net weight and not the total number. Some packaging may have large numbers, giving a false impression of overweight, in fact, when it does not indicate excess edible content.
Internal gifts
It is common to find Easter eggs with gifts or toys inside. In such cases, it is recommended to observe toy certificates along with the product. Inmetro inserts the impression after checking its quality and security in these items.
The eggs that are located in the toast must contain the following information on packaging: “Attention: The Brazilian Conformity Assessment has a toy on the system.” In addition to the packaging, drinking should also be closed with the indicating of the Inmeto.
Age is also an important requirement in toy products. Inmetro tests are useful to indicate appropriate use according to age and parents or guardians need to know about this information, and make sure that every child has access to suitable items for their age.
Inmetro seal
After evaluations and tests, products that meet the criteria of the agency are released for commercialization with the check seal. This brand guarantees consumer to meet security and quality standards. In the absence of seal, the trend is to establish the case or report directly to the Inimro.
Hygiene and maintenance
Another recommendation of the regulatory agency is related to proper management of products, including hand hygiene and aspect. It may seem very simple, but it is recommended when it is possible to wash your hands with soap and water with soap and water with alcohol or soap and water.
