The European rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products recorded more than 4000 alerts in 2024. Cosmetics (36%) remain the most frequently reported products posing health risks, followed by toys (15%), electrical appliances (10%), motor vehicles (9%) and chemical products (6%).
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New toy safety rules have been agreed that will help protect children’s health by reducing risks posed by hazardous chemicals in toys and ensuring better labelling, including in online retail. They also enable the European Commission to react more quickly to scientific findings on chemical products.
