New Taipei City certifies safe pet products
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The New Taipei City Government in Taiwan began a GS safety certification system for pet products on Tuesday, working with private companies in the industry.
The Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office created the system after incidents of animals being harmed by unsafe products. Deputy Commissioner Liu Hsu-fen explained the system is modeled after successful programs in other countries.
The GS standard evaluates product designs, like a trolley’s weight capacity and the safety of toys, to ensure they do not pose dangers to animals. Huang Hsien-ping, chairman of the China Pet Products Development Association, said the standards help manufacturers improve designs and find flaws before harm occurs. Manufacturers must report unsafe products for recall and respond to safety incidents under the new rules.
City officials also advise pet owners to consider their animal’s size, health, age, and habits when purchasing products. The government believes comprehensive oversight from product design to market release is necessary to protect animal welfare. At a news conference, officials demonstrated how to assess a product’s suitability for pets.
