SLSI / Sri Lanka
Contact person
Ms. Theja Senaratne
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Consumer representation on international and regional technical committees of priority interest for consumers:
| Child-related products (child restraints, child resistant packaging, children's furniture) |
| ISO/TC 122, Packaging |
Mrs. Theja Senaratne |
| Personal security (including building security) |
| ISO/TC 21, Equipment for fire protection and fire fighting |
Mrs. T. N. Yasaratne |
| ISO/TC 38, Textiles |
Mr. Wijaya Tissera |
| ISO/TC 92, Fire safety |
Mrs. T. N. Yasaratne |
| ISO/TC 223, Societal Security |
Mr. Wasantha Meewaddana |
| Food safety |
| ISO/TC 34, Food products |
Mrs. Deepika Munaweera |
| Accessibility issues (elderly and persons with disabilities) |
| ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology |
Mrs. J Dewasurendra |
| Environmental issues (EMS, energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, climate change) |
| ISO/TC 207, Environmental management |
Mrs. T. N. Yasaratne |
| Contraceptive devices |
| ISO/TC 157, Mechanical contraceptives |
Mrs. Theja Senaratne |
| Cosmetics |
| ISO/TC 217/WG 7, Sun protection test methods |
Mrs. Theja Senaratne |
| Safety of household appliances |
| IEC/TC 23, Electrical accessories |
Mr. T Uthayakumar |
| Performance of household appliances |
| IEC/TC 59, Performance of household and similar electrical appliances |
Mr. T. Uthayakumar |
| Other committees |
| SLSI participates ('P' and 'O' membership) in various other Technical Committees |
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National technical committees or mirror committees for ISO or IEC TCs:
| Committee |
Representative(s) |
| National Electrotechnical Committee of Sri Lanka |
Mr. T Uthayakumar -SLSI - Secretary of National Committee |
| Drafting committees on cosmetics |
Dr Dhammika Jayalath, Cosmetics,devices and Drugs Authority |
| Drafting commitees on illuminating paraffin wax candles |
Housewives' Association in Sri Lanka |
| Drafting committes on paper, board and packaging |
Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging |
| Sectoral committee on Building and Construction |
Mr K S Abeygunawardene |
| Sectoral committee on Materials, Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing engineerin |
Mr M S S Fernando |
Consumer representation for other types of consultation:
Sri Lanka Draft Standards relevant to consumer products are sent to Housewives' Association (active consumer group in Sri Lanka), schools, National Education Institute and other consumer organizations during the public comments stage to get consumer comments for national standards.
Public surveys are done with consumers in Sri Lanka to identify intended uses of different product and quality aspects expected by consumers before and during standards formulation activities.
Tools to support consumer participation in policy and technical work:
- Training
- Education materials
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Other
: Obtain consumer ideas/suggestions through the consumer suggestion schemes
Information on consumer-oriented standards, legislation and related issues:
- Reports
Consumer protection Act and Regulations framed thereunder
- Web sites
Consumer International
- Audio-visual, interactive media
ISO/DEVCO/COPOLCO Workshop - "Train the Trainer"
