Brussels, 15/01/2004 (Agence Europe) - The new Community rules on the general safety of products entered into force in the European Union on Thursday, under the directive 2001/95/EC (modifying directive 92/59/EC). They aim to guarantee a high level of health and safety to consumers, whilst ensuring the smooth running of the internal market. Adopted in 2001, this directive lays down the safety checks to be carried out on all consumer products- sports and playground equipment, childcare...