General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)

European Parliament IMCO Delegation Concludes China Visit, Urging Enforcement of EU E‑Commerce and Product Safety Rules

EU lawmakers concluded a mission to China, demanding stricter enforcement of product safety and digital standards for e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu. This signals a shift toward aggressive market surveillance and potential new trade or customs measures to curb the influx of non-compliant goods from non-EU marketplaces.

5 Apr 2026, 19:34europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands CBb Annuls Minister's Disapproval of 'Circus' Inflatable Play Equipment

The Dutch CBb has annulled a ministerial ban on inflatable play equipment, ruling that valid safety certifications cannot be dismissed without robust, verifiable evidence of non-compliance. This judgment reinforces the legal weight of third-party certifications and limits the ability of market surveillance authorities to enforce product bans based on theoretical risk models rather than practical testing.

2 Apr 2026, 09:35uitspraken.rechtspraak.nlNetherlands

UK Government Consults on New Core Product Safety Framework

The UK government has launched a consultation on a modernized, risk-based product safety framework to replace the 2005 regulations by mid-2026. Businesses should prepare for expanded supply chain duties—including for online marketplaces—and a shift toward digital labeling and AI-specific safety assessments.

1 Apr 2026, 08:08gov.ukUnited Kingdom

France Strengthens Customs Powers Over E-Commerce Small Parcels

France has expanded customs authority to inspect small e-commerce parcels regardless of EU entry point, effective March 2026, to combat tax avoidance and non-compliant imports. Businesses must prepare for increased scrutiny of cross-border logistics and higher operational costs as EU-wide parcel taxes and flat duties phase in through late 2026.

31 Mar 2026, 21:28economie.gouv.frFranceEuropean Union

CEN Publishes EN 17826:2025 Chemical Hazards Standard for Child Care Articles

CEN has published EN 17826:2025, establishing harmonized chemical safety requirements and test methods for 14 categories of child care articles, with national implementation required by June 2026. Manufacturers must align product testing and compliance strategies with these new benchmarks to ensure continued market access under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR).

31 Mar 2026, 18:56standards.cencenelec.euEuropean Union

Italy Council of Ministers Approves Legislative Decree Implementing EU General Product Safety Regulation

Italy has finalized the national legislative decree implementing the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), formalizing the domestic enforcement and administrative framework. Businesses must ensure compliance with updated Italian market surveillance rules and safety obligations as the national regime aligns with the broader EU consumer protection framework.

29 Mar 2026, 18:33governo.itItalyEuropean Union

Germany Issues Product Warning for Jungle Expedition Super Stretch Gorilla and Brainboooom Super Stretch Raubtier Toys Over Asbestos Risk

German authorities issued a product recall for specific stretch toys in March 2026 following the detection of asbestos traces in the filling material. This enforcement action underscores the high liability risks associated with material contamination in juvenile products and the necessity for robust quality control throughout the supply chain.

27 Mar 2026, 07:00lebensmittelwarnung.deGermany

Denmark Adds Audi Vehicles and Aiviq Kettle to Defective Products Register

Denmark has added specific Audi vehicle models and an Aiviq electric kettle to its national register of defective products. This signals active market surveillance enforcement on non-conformities, requiring manufacturers and distributors to ensure compliance documentation is robust to avoid public listing and corrective action.

26 Mar 2026, 19:32produkter.dkDenmark

Croatian State Inspectorate Withdraws SNIFFIT Nasal Energy Powder From Market (Safety Gate/RAPEX)

Croatia has mandated the immediate withdrawal of SNIFFIT nasal energy powder from the market following a Safety Gate (RAPEX) alert for acute health risks. This action signals heightened enforcement against novel stimulant delivery formats and underscores the speed of EU-wide market surveillance for non-compliant consumer products.

25 Mar 2026, 21:45dirh.gov.hrCroatiaEuropean Union

Slovenia: KiK Recalls Ergee Baby Sleeping Bag Over Limb Entrapment Risk

Slovenia has issued a formal recall for Ergee baby sleeping bags due to design flaws that pose a physical injury risk to infants. This enforcement action highlights the critical importance of rigorous mechanical safety testing for juvenile products to prevent market withdrawals and reputational damage.

25 Mar 2026, 21:44gov.siSlovenia

Germany (BAuA) Issues Guidance on Safety Gate Risk Assessment of Consumer Products

Germany’s BAuA has issued detailed guidance on product risk assessment under the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) to standardize market surveillance enforcement. Manufacturers and importers should align internal risk assessments with these criteria to anticipate authority decisions on 'serious risk' notifications and potential product recalls.

24 Mar 2026, 09:24baua.deGermanyEuropean Union

European Commission Outlines Customs and Market Surveillance Actions on Dangerous Cosmetics

The European Commission is ramping up enforcement against non-compliant cosmetics through joint customs and market surveillance actions targeting e-commerce and imports. Companies should anticipate heightened border scrutiny and data-driven compliance checks as the EU integrates Digital Product Passports into its reformed customs and market surveillance frameworks.

19 Mar 2026, 19:39europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Greece EFET Announces Precautionary Recall of Beaba Milkeo Plus Milk Preparation Device

Greece’s EFET has announced a precautionary recall for specific batches of the Beaba Milkeo Plus milk preparation device due to a software defect. Manufacturers of automated consumer appliances should note the increasing regulatory focus on software-driven functional safety and dosing accuracy as grounds for market withdrawal.

19 Mar 2026, 19:25efet.grGreece

Croatia Issues Safety Gate Notices For Jeep, Mercedes, Ford Vehicles and Acer Electric Scooter

Croatia has published Safety Gate (RAPEX) notices for specific Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford vehicles and Acer electric scooters following identified fire and mechanical risks. These enforcement signals require immediate distributor-led corrective actions and underscore heightened market surveillance of battery-powered transport across the EU.

19 Mar 2026, 19:23dirh.gov.hrCroatiaEuropean Union

EU Parliament IMCO Committee Schedules Hearing With AliExpress on Unsafe and Illegal Goods Sold Online

The European Parliament is intensifying its crackdown on unsafe goods sold via online marketplaces, with a formal scrutiny hearing for AliExpress scheduled for March 2026. Businesses should anticipate more aggressive enforcement of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) and potential legislative updates to close customs and liability loopholes for non-EU platforms.

12 Mar 2026, 13:40europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Clarifies E-Scooter Safety Rules and Signals Market Surveillance and Customs Revisions

The European Commission has confirmed that e-scooters remain subject to existing machinery and general product safety rules while signaling a major tightening of market surveillance and customs enforcement for online sales. Businesses should prepare for increased liability under the 'deemed importer' concept and stricter digital oversight of cross-border e-commerce as the EU moves to close regulatory loopholes for micromobility products.

12 Mar 2026, 13:40europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Slovenian Health Inspectorate Orders Removal of Non-Compliant Feeding Pacifier Sold via Shein

Slovenian authorities have ordered the removal of a child-feeding product from an online marketplace for failing to meet General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) standards. This enforcement highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny of e-commerce platforms and the rigorous application of mechanical safety standards for juvenile products.

12 Mar 2026, 11:57gov.siSlovenia

Spain Adopts Order PJC/161/2026 Updating Annex I of Royal Decree 330/2008 on Import Product Safety Controls

Spain has updated the list of products from third countries subject to mandatory SOIVRE pre-import safety controls, effective April 4, 2026. Importers must verify if their goods fall under the expanded CN codes to ensure technical documentation and labeling are compliant before customs clearance.

11 Mar 2026, 16:26boe.esSpain

Germany And Other Countries Recall Asbestos-Contaminated Coloured Play Sand And Sand-Filled Toys

Major international recalls of colored play sand and sand-filled toys have been triggered following the detection of asbestos contamination in products imported from China. This highlights a critical supply chain risk for importers of mineral-based toys, requiring immediate verification of supplier testing protocols and monitoring of EU Safety Gate alerts.

11 Mar 2026, 12:52economie.fgov.beGermanyBelgiumEuropean UnionAustraliaNew ZealandUnited Kingdom

EU Parliament Questions Commission On Asbestos In Children’s Sand And Play Products

The European Parliament is pressing the Commission for urgent action following reports of asbestos contamination in children's play products sold across the EU and online. This signals a likely increase in market surveillance, harmonized testing requirements, and stricter enforcement for imported consumer goods containing mineral-based materials.

10 Mar 2026, 17:52europarl.europa.euEuropean Union