Fire extinguishers (UK)
If you list products on Amazon, you must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and our policies related to those products and product listings.
Fire extinguishers covered by this policy
Water-based agent fire extinguishers
Water-based-agent fire extinguishers extinguish or control small fires by removing the heating element of the fire triangle with a water-based agent.
Wet chemical fire extinguishers
Wet chemical fire extinguishers extinguish the fire by removing the heat of the fire triangle and prevent re-ignition by creating a barrier between the oxygen and fuel elements.
Water fire extinguishers
Water fire extinguishers extinguish the fire by removing the oxygen element of the fire triangle, and also by removing the heat with a very cold discharge.
Dry chemical fire extinguishers
Dry chemical fire extinguishers extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting the chemical reaction of the fire triangle.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers extinguish the fire by removing the oxygen element of the fire triangle, and also by removing the heat with a very cold discharge.
Halocarbon clean-agent fire extinguishers
Halocarbon clean-agent fire extinguishers extinguish fire by removing the oxygen element of the fire triangle, and also by removing the heat with a very cold discharge.
Our policy for fire extinguishers
Amazon requires that all food supplements have been tested to and comply with the regulations, standards and requirements listed below:
| Product | Regulations, standards and requirements |
|---|---|
| Fire extinguishers |
All of the following:
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You must submit the following:
Documents:
- EC type-examination certificate showing that the product complies with the regulations, standards and requirements listed above
Images:
- Model, part or item number
- Name and address of manufacturer, importer, distributor or authorised representative
- Brand name
- Product instructions and manuals on the product
- CE or UKCA Mark
- For Northern Ireland, CE Mark (plus UKNI marking, if you used a UK-notified body to carry out a mandatory third-party conformity assessment)
When you submit images or documentation with images, ensure the following:
- Images are clear and legible
- Images demonstrate that the product is the same as the product tested and listed on the product detail page
- Product instructions, manuals, safety information, labels and warnings are in the language of the intended country of sale
- If the product is a set or bundle, provide images for each product included
Customer safety is our top priority. We reserve the right to ask for additional information to verify product safety and compliance at any time.
Compliance services
If you need help getting compliance certifications, testing and audits, use our Service Provider Network.
Submit information
To submit documents or appeal a compliance requirement, go to Submit compliance documents or appeal a documentation request.
Policy violations
If you don’t provide the required information (listed above) upon request, we reserve the right to take any further actions in accordance with the Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement, including, but not limited to, removing the relevant product listings.
Resources
- Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement
- Remove inventory overview
- Fix stranded inventory
- EU and UK product marking guidance: CE and UKCA marking
- ISO 17025 International Organisation for Standardisation
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