Legislation And Quality Flashcards
What does the ‘BSI’ symbol mean?
The product meets British Safety Standards
What does the ‘CE’ symbol mean and stand for?
It meets European Safety Standards
Conformité Européene
What does the ‘e’ symbol mean?
The average quantity must be accurate- the weight of each pack may vary
What does the ‘PAO’ symbol mean?
It shows how long the product should be kept after being opened?
What does ‘QA’ stand for and mean?
Quality Assurance,
Procedures to manage all functions that affect quality
What does ‘QC’ stand for and mean?
Quality control,
Checks against the manufacturing specification
What is tolerance?
acceptable range of difference from the agreed standard
What is Legislation?
Ensures the product is safe to use/ consume
What is copyright infringement?
The legal term when someone or a company breaks the law, by using work belonging to someone without permission
What is a patent?
A patent protects someone or a company from having their invention or idea copied and used to make money for themselves
What is patent infringement?
The legal term when someone used when someone breaks the law by using an invention/discovery belonging to someone without their permission
What is a trademark symbol?
A tread mark is a symbol that identifies your services or products. It is used to distinguish your goods from other traders and manufacturers
What does the trademark symbol identify them to be registered by?
Registered with the Intellectual Property Office
