EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) establishing a horizontal framework for the safety of all consumer products, introducing new obligations for online marketplaces and requiring a responsible economic operator for all products.
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EU Commission Clarifies General Product Safety Regulation Obligations for Textile Products
In May 2026, the European Commission clarified how the General Product Safety Regulation applies to textile products, including those covered by the Textile Labelling Regulation and sold via online marketplaces. The answer confirms that textile operators must still meet the GPSR’s general safety requirement and market-surveillance framework, while future ecodesign rules will add another layer of obligations for EU textile supply chains.
European UnionEU Commission Clarifies GPSR Classification of Energy Powders for Inhalation
On 30 April 2026 the European Commission clarified that "energy powders for inhalation" are not foods but non-food consumer products falling under the EU General Product Safety Regulation. This positions these "sniffing powder" products firmly within the GPSR regime, signalling heightened national enforcement via Safety Gate and the possibility of future EU-wide measures if serious risks persist.
European UnionEU Commission Adopts New European Product Safety Standards Under General Product Safety Regulation
In April 2026 the European Commission adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/901 under the General Product Safety Regulation, publishing an EU list of 76 European product safety standards and repealing the previous 2019 standards decision. This clarifies which standards manufacturers can follow to support safety assessments for non-food consumer products in the EU and sets a 2027 date for withdrawing four superseded EN standards, signalling a transition to the updated GPSR framework.
European UnionEuropean Parliament IMCO Delegation Concludes China Visit, Urging Enforcement of EU E‑Commerce and Product Safety Rules
EU lawmakers concluded a high-level mission to China demanding stricter enforcement of product safety and digital standards for major e-commerce platforms. This signals a shift toward aggressive market surveillance and potential new customs measures to curb the influx of non-compliant goods from non-EU marketplaces.
European UnionNetherlands CBb Annuls Minister's Disapproval of 'Circus' Inflatable Play Equipment
The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal has annulled a ministerial ban on inflatable play equipment, ruling that valid safety certifications cannot be dismissed without robust 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.
NetherlandsUK Government Consults on New Core Product Safety Framework
The UK has proposed a modernized, risk-based product safety framework to replace the 2005 regulations and address emerging digital and AI risks. Businesses must prepare for expanded supply chain accountability, stricter online marketplace obligations, and a transition toward digital-by-default product labeling.
United KingdomFrance Strengthens Customs Powers Over E-Commerce Small Parcels
France has expanded customs authority to inspect small e-commerce parcels regardless of EU entry point as of March 2026 to combat tax avoidance and non-compliant imports. Companies should anticipate increased logistics scrutiny and rising operational costs as new national and EU-wide parcel taxes phase in through 2026.
FranceEuropean UnionCEN 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 update testing protocols and compliance strategies to align with these new benchmarks to ensure continued market access under the General Product Safety Regulation.
European UnionItaly 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, establishing the domestic enforcement and market surveillance framework. Manufacturers and distributors must prepare for stricter Italian enforcement protocols and updated safety reporting obligations as the national regime aligns with the comprehensive EU consumer protection framework.
ItalyEuropean UnionGermany Issues Product Warning for Jungle Expedition Super Stretch Gorilla and Brainboooom Super Stretch Raubtier Toys Over Asbestos Risk
German authorities have issued a product recall for specific stretch toys following the detection of asbestos traces in the filling material. This enforcement action highlights critical liability risks for manufacturers of juvenile products and emphasizes the need for rigorous raw material screening in global supply chains.
GermanyDenmark Adds Audi Vehicles and Aiviq Kettle to Defective Products Register
Denmark has listed several Audi vehicle models and an electric kettle on its national register of defective products due to non-conformities. This highlights active market surveillance enforcement on documentation and technical faults, requiring manufacturers to verify compliance to avoid public listing and reputational risk.
DenmarkCroatian State Inspectorate Withdraws SNIFFIT Nasal Energy Powder From Market (Safety Gate/RAPEX)
Croatia has ordered the immediate market withdrawal of SNIFFIT nasal energy powder following a Safety Gate alert regarding acute health risks from rapid stimulant absorption. This enforcement action signals increased regulatory scrutiny of novel delivery formats for stimulants and highlights the rapid cross-border impact of EU market surveillance on non-compliant consumer products.
CroatiaEuropean UnionSlovenia: KiK Recalls Ergee Baby Sleeping Bag Over Limb Entrapment Risk
Slovenia has issued a formal recall for Ergee baby sleeping bags following safety tests that identified a risk of limb entrapment and impaired circulation. This enforcement action emphasizes the need for stringent mechanical safety validation in juvenile product development to avoid costly market withdrawals and liability risks.
SloveniaGermany (BAuA) Issues Guidance on Safety Gate Risk Assessment of Consumer Products
Germany has issued detailed guidance on product risk assessment under the EU General Product Safety Regulation to standardize market surveillance enforcement. Companies should align internal risk assessment protocols with these criteria to anticipate authority decisions on serious risk notifications and potential product recalls.
GermanyEuropean UnionEuropean Commission Outlines Customs and Market Surveillance Actions on Dangerous Cosmetics
The European Commission is intensifying enforcement against non-compliant cosmetics through joint customs and market surveillance actions targeting e-commerce and imports. Businesses should anticipate heightened border scrutiny and data-driven compliance checks as the EU integrates Digital Product Passports into reformed customs and market surveillance frameworks.
European UnionGreece EFET Announces Precautionary Recall of Beaba Milkeo Plus Milk Preparation Device
Greece has initiated a precautionary recall of the Beaba Milkeo Plus milk preparation device due to a software defect affecting dosing accuracy. This action underscores the growing regulatory focus on software-driven functional safety and the potential for market withdrawals based on digital non-compliance in consumer appliances.
GreeceCroatia Issues Safety Gate Notices For Jeep, Mercedes, Ford Vehicles and Acer Electric Scooter
Croatia has issued Safety Gate notices for specific Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford vehicles and Acer electric scooters due to fire and mechanical safety risks. These enforcement actions necessitate immediate distributor-led remediation and signal intensified market surveillance of battery-powered transport across the EU.
CroatiaEuropean UnionEU Parliament IMCO Committee Schedules Hearing With AliExpress on Unsafe and Illegal Goods Sold Online
The European Parliament is escalating its oversight of major online marketplaces with a formal scrutiny hearing for AliExpress in March 2026 regarding the systemic sale of unsafe goods. Businesses should prepare for tightened enforcement of the General Product Safety Regulation and potential legislative reforms aimed at closing customs and liability gaps for non-EU digital platforms.
European UnionEuropean 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.
European UnionSlovenian Health Inspectorate Orders Removal of Non-Compliant Feeding Pacifier Sold via Shein
Slovenian authorities have enforced the removal of a child-feeding product from an online marketplace for non-compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation. This action signals intensified market surveillance of e-commerce platforms and strict enforcement of mechanical safety and labeling standards for juvenile products.
SloveniaThese are just a few of the most recent General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) alerts. Foresight tracks every jurisdiction, every day — and surfaces only what affects your portfolio, with full citations and evidence.
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EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) establishing a horizontal framework for the safety of all consumer products, introducing new obligations for online marketplaces and requiring a responsible economic operator for all products.
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