Home Economics - Quality

This is examining and testing goods before they leave the factory to make sure they reach a certain standard

Quality Mark - awarded to Irish companies for quality goods and services

Guaranteed Irish - awarded to high quality goods made in Ireland

Irish Standards Mark - found on a product that has been certified to an Irish standard

European Standards Mark - awarded by the EU to goods that have reached a high standard of safety

BSI Kite Mark - awarded by the British Standards Institution to goods and services

1. Friendly staff

2. Clean and well laid out premises

3. Wheelchair access

4. Little queuing

5. Clean toilet facilities

1. Quality symbol

2. Name and address of manufacturer

3. Description of product

4. Instructions for use

Flame resistant mark - found on furniture that does not burn easily

Doubly insulated mark - found on small electrical appliances

Harmful Irritant - this product will damage the skin and eyes

Highly Flammable - will burst into flames easily

1. Advertises the product

2. Makes its easier to store

3. Protects the product

4. Preserves food

5. Gives instructions for use

6. Carries the barcode

Plastic

Paper

Glass

Metal

1. Environmentally friendly

2. Strong

3. Light

4. Easily opened and resealed

1. Bad for the ennvironment

2. Uses up natural resources

3. Causes litter and pollution

4. Is expensive