You can check the list of registered lifts on the MCCAA website or contact MCCAA with the building address and lift serial number.
You can check the list of registered lifts on the MCCAA website or contact MCCAA with the building address and lift serial number.
For lifts installed before 1 July 2002, the administrator or responsible person must register the lift. For lifts installed after this date, the installer is responsible.
Yes. A €10 fee applies, payable to MCCAA by cheque or bank transfer.
Yes. MCCAA issues a certificate once the application is processed and details are verified.
An Authorised Conformity Assessment Body (ACAB) carries out lift inspections and examinations. The list is available on the MCCAA website.
Preventive inspections are more frequent checks, while thorough examinations are more detailed and carried out less often. Both must be done by an ACAB.
In condominiums, preventive inspections are required at least once a year and thorough examinations every 10 years. In workplaces, inspections are required every six months, and thorough examinations every six years.
A copy of the report must be submitted to MCCAA, while the original should be kept in the lift’s safety file.
Any required repairs must be completed within the timeframe set by the ACAB, and MCCAA must be informed once works are finished.
Electrical products sold in Malta should be fitted with a three-pin plug compliant with BS 1363.
Yes, only if a suitable adaptor is provided. Products must not be sold without either a compliant three-pin plug or a proper adaptor.
A proper adaptor must fit securely with the product’s plug type and be suitable for safe use. Common adaptors include those for Schuko and Euro plugs.
Yes. Common exemptions include plug transformers, such as mobile phone chargers. Additional exemptions are listed under Schedule III of the Electrical Accessories Regulations (S.L. 427.51).
A product recall is a request to return, exchange, or withdraw an unsafe product. It may be initiated voluntarily or required by authorities.
To remove unsafe or non-compliant products from the market and reduce risks to consumers.
They must: Cooperate promptly with market surveillance authorities; Inform affected consumers using effective communication channels; Provide clear recall information in line with EU requirements; Offer a free and timely remedy, such as repair, replacement, or refund
Any product intended for use in play by children under 14 years, except those specifically excluded under EU law.
The Toy Safety Directive sets specific requirements, supported by broader product safety rules under EU legislation.
Businesses must meet standard obligations and ensure proper controls, communication, and cooperation with authorities.
CE marking, warnings, traceability details, and safety instructions must be clearly provided.
Harmonised standards include the EN 71 series and EN IEC 62115 for electrical toys.
Not always. Most follow internal checks, but third-party assessment may be required in certain cases.
A document confirming compliance, issued by the manufacturer, required before placing a toy on the market.
The Declaration of Conformity and technical documentation must be available upon request.
The toy may be considered non-compliant and corrective action may be required.
It may fail safety requirements or lack proper labelling, documentation, or traceability.
MCCAA may require corrective action, including withdrawal or recall.
New EU rules will introduce stricter requirements, including digital product information and enhanced safety measures.
A construction product is any product intended to be permanently incorporated into a building or structure.
Construction products are currently regulated under Regulation (EU) 305/2011, with Regulation (EU) 3110/2024 in transition until January 2027.
