In April 2021, the European Commission launched a control campaign (CASP 2021) to assess the compliance and safety of reclined cradles and baby swings present on the European market. The main goal was to ensure that non-compliant and/or dangerous products were taken off the market.
Belgium participated in this campaign and published its results in a report. This report also contains some tips and recommendations for manufacturers.
Advice to Manufacturers
- Only manufacture or import safe products. Babies' safety must be the top priority.
- Comply with all legal requirements. Ensure that the products meet the general safety obligations.
- Know the products you sell. Find out about the safety requirements applicable to your products.
- Ensure that the instructions for use provided with the products are correct, clearly illustrated and available in the language(s) of the country of sale.
- Follow safety standards! A product is presumed safe when it complies with standards published in the Official Journal of the European Union for the hazards covered by that standard. If there is no specific standard for a product, assess the risks associated with it and use relevant requirements from existing standards.
- Anticipate possible product recalls. Clearly explain to consumers how to register their products in order to receive information about possible recall actions. Ensure that recall notices are clear and accessible.
Last update
6 March 2025
