{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2011-477/annex/division-4",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2011-477/annex/division-4.json",
  "legislation": "eudn/2011/477",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Decision of 27 July 2011 on the safety requirements to be met by European standards to address certain risks posed to children by internal blinds, corded window coverings and safety devices pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (2011/477/EU)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2011-477",
  "path": "annex/division/4",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "4",
  "heading": "REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY DEVICES INTENDED FOR RETROFITTING",
  "text": "Internal blinds or corded window coverings fitted with the relevant safety device(s), shall fulfil the requirements set out in section 2.\nThe safety device(s) shall be accompanied by the following warnings, information and instructions:\nthe name or trademark of the manufacturer or importer and professional installer (if any),\nthe instructions: ‘Read these instructions carefully before installing and using the device. Children can be strangled if the device is not installed correctly. Keep the instructions for future reference’‘Use of additional safety devices helps reduce the risk of strangulation but cannot be considered entirely foolproof’,\nthe instructions: ‘Test the device if not used regularly’ and ‘Replace the device if it is faulty’,\na warning that the release of small parts could result in the internal asphyxiation of the child,\ninformation on the type of internal blind or corded window covering for which the product is designed and tested,\ninformation on the use (purpose, and possible limitations of the safety device),\nprecise instructions on correct installation and location of the device(s). If a special assembly tool is needed, it shall be provided by the supplier of the device(s),\nthe instructions shall be accompanied by pictograms to facilitate understanding,\nany other information for safe use.",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2011/477/annex/division/4",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T15:15:43.278458+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}