UK Consumer Advice
Recommended UK Websites: Product Tests & Certification
The two most comprehensive sources of consumer advice on product tests are
Which? in the UK, and Consumer Reports in the USA. Both carry out
stringent and objective tests of household products. Consumer Search is a
US-based website which brings together and summarises various product tests and
reviews. These websites are at:
Which?
Consumer Search
Product tests of cars are provided by:
Auto Express
European New Car Assessment Programme
Testing for energy efficiency is carried
out by:
BREEAM. Energy efficiency of new buildings.
EU Energy Label. EU labelling scheme for energy efficiency of white goods.
Fenestration Self Assessment Scheme.
Describes the FENSA scheme for certifying the energy performance of doors and
windows.
Certification for environmental and social responsibility is carried out
by:
British Farm Standard. Red Tractor
logo for food produced in the UK.
Ecolabel. Labelling scheme for products which are environmentally responsible.
Energy Efficiency Recommended. Energy efficiency certification by the Energy Saving Trust.
Fairtrade. Explains and links to more than 350 Fairtrade certified products available in the UK, ranging from tea to fresh fruit.
Forest Stewardship Council. Accreditation of wood from sustainable forests.
Freedom Food. RSPCA scheme labeling food produced in humane conditions.
Leaf. Industry labeling scheme for environmentally responsible farming.
Lion Quality Mark. Certifies eggs from hens vaccinated against salmonella.
Marine Stewardship Council. Labelling fish from well-managed fisheries.
RugMark. Certifies that no child labour has been used in making the rug.
Soil Association. Certification scheme for organic products.
Waterwise Marque. Certifies water-efficient products.
Other recommended websites covering testing and certification of goods and
services:
Air Travel Organisers Licences.
Consumer protection for air travellers.
ASTA BEAB. Electrical safety certification.
Boat Safety Scheme. Safety requirements for boats.
British Board of Agrement. Performance certification for building products.
British Board of Film Classification. Classification of films for suitability for various audiences.
British Standards Institution. Product certification including the Kitemark, CE marking, fire safety, electrical, construction, and product testing.
CORGI. Registration scheme for gas installers.
Drinking Water Inspectorate. Consumer advice about drinking water.
Furniture Flammability Labelling. UK regulations on furniture flammability.
Market Transformation Programme. Promoting sustainable products.
Plain English Campaign. Explains the Crystal Mark scheme for certifying documents that are written in clear and simple language.
Qualitas Furnishing Standards. Code of practice for furniture manufacturers.
SHOPS. Safe Home Ordering Protection Scheme.
Trust UK. Certification scheme for trustworthy online shopping websites.
Video Standards Council. Classification of videos and DVDs for suitability for various audiences.
Yachting & Boating World. Product tests for boats and boating products.
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