The Consumer Protection Service, in parallel with the controls it carries out in the market, gives advice to consumers for the correct use and purchase of products at this time.
Easter is approaching and we are all preparing for Sunday, doing our shopping. The Consumer Protection Service, in view of the holidays, in parallel with the controls it carries out in the market, advises the consumers for the following products, whose demand and use is increased during the said period:
Buying and choosing toys
-Do not buy toys that do not bear the CE mark: The CE mark is an obligation for the manufacturer and indicates that the toy complies with European safety requirements.
-Read the warnings and instructions carefully: The warnings and instructions provide important information on how to use the game correctly, the age group for which it is intended, and whether adult supervision is required. Carefully follow the instructions for the correct assembly and use of the toy. Avoid buying toys that launch objects with high kinetic energy or have bright Laser pointers.
Safe use of candles and candles
-Candles are by nature dangerous products that can cause fires with all the consequences. For this reason, their use must always be done with great care.
In addition, special care is required in the use of Easter candles. In crowded places, keep the lighted candles at a safe distance from those around you. Have your children under your direct supervision. Candles are usually decorated with flammable materials, which should be removed before use.
Operation of the stores
Some prepare early for the big festive tables and Easter shopping, but others stay at the last minute. Thus, the Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance informs that according to the legislation on the Regulation of the Operation of Branches and the Conditions of Employment of Employees, all general branches should be closed on Sunday and Easter Monday. It is also noted that according to the above legislation, on Good Friday and Holy Saturday all general stores must close at 6:00 p.m.
Measures for the custom of "Lambratzia"
Measures for the revival of the Lambratzia custom, under certain conditions, were taken at a meeting held yesterday at the Larnaca Police Department. A written statement states that "during the meeting, the issue of the accumulation of firewood in open spaces, parks and green spaces for the revival of the custom of" Lambratzia "was discussed".
At the meeting it was decided to allow the accumulation of fuel materials only for the purposes of "Lambratzia" in a limited area on Kyklikis Avenue, Agios Anargyros A ', Agios Anargyros B' (Agia Thekla), in the settlement Kokkines (in the park next to the church Ioannis), in Tsiakkilero (opposite a new church), in Vergina (field opposite Pelidis), in Dryadon Street (field between the Settlements "Zenonas" and "Kamaron"), in the Settlement of Zenonas (next to the Church), in the Settlement of Makarios (Kamares ) - Aradippou, in Agios Nikolaos (next to a church), in Faneromeni Avenue (opposite the Church) and in the area of the Church of Agios Georgios Kontos ".
It is forbidden to cut down trees
It was also decided to strictly prohibit the cutting of trees for the purpose of creating firewood for the "Lampratzies" and to prohibit the accumulation of tires, crackers and small (gas cans) and large LPG cylinders and their placement in the "Lampratzi".
The announcement calls on the public to fully comply with the above recommendations. In the opposite case, the Municipality of Larnaca, the Police and the Fire Service will proceed to the removal of the objects that will accumulate for the "Lampratzies" and will be placed in unauthorized locations or in the criminal prosecution of the offenders, where crimes are committed.
The Municipality of Larnaca appeals to the public for cooperation and immediate and full compliance with the above, in order to avoid accidents, injuries, property damage and any form of nuisance from the revival of the mentioned custom.
Dangerous lights
The Municipality of Engomi, in its announcement, also states that the collection of wood or other objects in open private and / or public spaces in various areas of the Municipality is prohibited, with the aim of lighting "Lampratzion". This phenomenon, he emphasizes, in addition to the nuisance, creates serious risks in terms of safety / health and at the same time creates great costs for the municipalities in their effort to maintain good levels of cleanliness but also to protect the property of citizens.
Food distribution
The Municipality of Larnaca, in the context of social solidarity and the support of the families of its suffering citizens, announced that for the Easter period, the standard distribution of food to the beneficiaries of the Social Grocery will take place on Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 8.00 am at 12 noon, instead of Good Friday. The Municipality of Larnaca "thanks all the producers who offer essential items and the volunteers of the Social Grocery of the Municipality for their selfless offer".
Source: SigmaLive