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We are a member
of the Electronic Collars Manufacturers Association (ECMA).
The Electronic Collars Manufacturers Association has established
itself in view of promoting the safe and responsible use of electronic
training devices.
ECMA builds its reputation the
following principles:
Responsibility
The association has been set up for the responsible manufacture
and use of pet training devices.
ECMA has set up a code of conduct including a self-regulation to
limit
levels of output in their products based on scientific evidence
of no harm.
Companies not willing to subscribe to the code of conduct have not
been granted
access to ECMA.
Benefit of products
Our products have saved thousands of animal lives by helping to
correct
behavioral problems such as chasing livestock or game, attacking
other pets or
people, eating dangerous or unhealthy material, chasing cars, excessive
barking.
Our products are valuable as they often represent a last resort
of training dogs,
which otherwise may have to be killed due to behavioral issues.
Many professionals endorse the use considering the successful and
beneficial results.
Products do no harm to animals
The static pulse is uncomfortable, startling, but not harmful or
painful.
The purpose of the devices is not to hurt the pet, but to train
it.
Millions of Euros have been spent in research to identify the level
of current to be
used in order not to harm animals, but to remain effective. |
Charter
for animal welfare
1. Our commitment
All members of ECMA commit to meet the requirements laid out in
this document for all pet protection products they offer for sale
in EU countries. These requirements apply to static and spray
collars in containment fences, remote trainers and anti-bark applications.
ECMA is committed to the safety of companion animals and to the
responsible use of members’ products.
In the event that malicious acts against the welfare of
companion animals are brought to the attention of ECMA, ECMA and
its members reserve the right to prosecute those responsible.
2. Our standards
2.1 Mandatory inclusions in manuals
All products must include a user manual containing effective operational
and training instructions.
Manuals for static and spray collars must state that the products
must only be used with animals which are over 6 months old.
Manuals for any collar based products must include advice about
avoidance of pressure necrosis. This should include recommendations
that the collar is not worn continually, that the collar fit is
checked regularly and that animal’s neck is checked often.
2.2 Approvals and Product marking
All products must:
Comply with current relevant
EU standards. (copies of approval and test
certificates to be kept by members and made available upon demand)
Comply with current relevant
EU radio frequency regulations.
Carry the CE logo.
Optionally carry the ECMA “Approved
Product” logo.
2.3 Product safety requirements for static
products
The power of static products must not exceed either15Ma RMS, or
alternatively 100 mA maximum (reference IEC 479-1 and 479-2).
The length of the stimulation period must be limited by an automatic
safety cut-out.
Products must have variable levels of correction power to suit
the needs of the animal, the owner and the situation.
Collar contacts must have safe, rounded points.
The distance between collar contact points must not exceed 60mm.
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the products are tested and approved by veterinary surgeons and dog
training professionals and are extremely successful due to their reliability,
effectiveness and their multiplicity of functions. |
