Peculiarities of forensic commodity expertise of goods for sports and tourism

Ye. M.  Sobakar; Ya. O.  Kulyk

Ye. M. Sobakar Kharkiv Scientific Research Expert Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9078-8958
Ya. O. Kulyk Kharkiv Scientific Research Expert Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1123-5271

Keywords: classification of goods for sports and tourism, forensic commodity expertise, quality indicators, physical and mechanical methods, analysis of material composition, defects of goods, , quality standards, performance characteristics, product labelling, safety of use.

Abstract

The article deals with the methodological and practical aspects of conducting a forensic commodity examination of goods for sports and tourism, which is a large and constantly developing segment of the consumer market. The main focus is on determining the quality, functional characteristics and compliance of these goods with the established standards. The examination takes into account special features of the products, such as wear resistance, durability, ergonomics, environmental safety, as well as compliance with the declared characteristics specified in the labelling. In addition, the article analyses modern methods of examination of goods for sports and tourism, including physical and mechanical tests, microscopy, analysis of conformity of materials and characteristics, testing of water resistance, resistance to ultraviolet radiation and other characteristics. Particular attention is paid to product defects that may arise due to process violations, improper storage or transportation conditions. The types of defects are described, including mechanical damage, loss of strength, and leakage. Forensic commodity expertise includes the following stages: from initial inspection to comparison of analysis results with established standards, such as ISO 9001, EN 957, and others. Determining the compliance of goods with regulatory requirements allows not only to assess the quality of products, but also to identify the possibility of falsification during production or violations during the shelf life. The results of the study can be used to improve the quality of goods on the market, protect consumer rights and ensure safety when using products. The article systematises the main criteria for assessing goods for sports and tourism, describes the methods of their examination and provides recommendations for further improvement of expert activity.

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Author Biographies

Ye. M. Sobakar, Kharkiv Scientific Research Expert Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

Department of Commodity and Gemological Research (chief forensic expert).

Ya. O. Kulyk, Kharkiv Scientific Research Expert Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

Department of Commodity and Gemological Research (senior forensic expert).

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