Charity shops and sale of goods

• Furniture – must meet fire safety requirements and flammability.
• Electrical Goods – ensure that products are in working order, there are no live wires and has the correct fuse. It may be worth PAT testing the electrical product before selling them to ensure the product you are selling is safe.
• Toys – whilst they must have the CE/UKCA marking, it is important to ensure that the toy is not broken and there is no wear and tear that could pose a hazard to a child.
• Children Clothes – There is also a Code of Practice (BS 7907) which gives recommendations on the design and manufacture of children’s clothing. A further Standard (BS EN 14682) sets out the specification for cords and drawstrings in children’s clothing. Children’s clothing must meet the flammability requirements.

• Prams and Pushchairs – there is a requirement that prams and pushchairs are safe. One way of doing this is to look for a label on them stating that they comply with BS EN 1888 (Child care articles. Wheeled child conveyances). These labels are usually found on the frame or seat covering. Also, all upholstered prams and pushchairs have to comply with stringent flammability requirements too.
• Gas appliances – Any gas cooking appliance must meet certain safety requirements. For example, the gas-carrying component must prevent leaks of gas, the gas shutoff devices must work properly and safely, and surface temperatures must not be too high. Only someone who is Gas Safe-registered can install a gas appliance.

Aside from the above you should be conscious of any obvious hazards or risks that could present through the sale of the products.