Consumer studies (symbols and labels )

Q mark

Awarded by- Excellent Ireland quality association

Products of high quality and businesses that operate to high standards, e.g. food companies , crèches

Guaranteed Irish

Awarded by Guaranteed Ltd

Good-quality brands and companies based in Ireland that support the Irish economy , creat jobs and contribute to local communities e.g supervalu and Brennas bread

ISO symbols

NSAI

Goods and services of high quality that are produced under a quality controlled system and comply with Irish standards, e.g food companies and medical services

Kitemark

Awarded by British standards institution

goods of a high standard of quality and safety e.g lighting ans electrical appliances

Flammable

Irritant

Corrosive

CE mark

Goods comply with European standards of safety e.g toys and electrical goods

Double insulated

Doubly insulated . E.g smaller electrical appliances e.g hairdryers