Market Surveillance

US House Health Subcommittee Forwards Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act (H.R. 2715) to Full Committee

In May 2026, the US House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee advanced H.R. 2715 (Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act), forwarding the bill as amended to the full committee. If enacted, this FD&C Act amendment would broaden FDA’s authority to destroy refused imported articles that pose significant public health concerns and criminalise attempts to move such goods back into commerce, raising enforcement and supply-chain risk for importers of non-compliant products.

24 May 2026, 21:26congress.govUnited States

US FDA: Hometown Food Company Recalls Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake Mix for Undeclared Egg Allergen

In May 2026, Hometown Food Company voluntarily recalled a single US lot of Birch Benders 12 oz Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix after discovering undeclared egg, triggering an FDA-listed nationwide allergen recall. Food manufacturers, brand owners and retailers should remove affected stock, verify allergen labelling and change-control procedures, and reinforce supplier oversight to minimise repeat allergen-related recalls and associated liability.

24 May 2026, 21:11fda.govUnited States

US FDA Announces Recall of Whole Foods Minestrone Soup for Undeclared Shrimp

Kettle Cuisine has initiated a recall of specific lots of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup in the US after undeclared shrimp was found in certain 24 oz cups, with products distributed across multiple states and via national online channels. This strengthens the need for food manufacturers and retailers to maintain strict allergen controls and traceability, as single-SKU labelling or filling errors can trigger multi-state recalls and reputational risk even before illnesses occur.

24 May 2026, 21:11fda.govUnited States

Delaware HB 439 Proposes Truth In E-Bike Marketing Rules For Electric Mopeds And Motorcycles

Delaware has introduced HB 439 (Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act) to tighten definitions and impose strict advertising and disclosure requirements on the sale and rental of electric mopeds and motorcycles. If enacted, dealers and online sellers would need to overhaul labelling, marketing and point-of-sale documentation for these vehicles while moped use would be further restricted on bike lanes and pathways, reducing liability and crash-risk ambiguity.

24 May 2026, 20:50legis.delaware.govUnited States

China GACC To Conduct Random Inspections On Certain Import And Export Commodities From 1 June 2026

China’s customs authority has issued Announcement No. 57 of 2026 to launch random inspections on selected import and export consumer goods that are not otherwise subject to statutory inspection, effective 1 June 2026. Companies trading baby and children’s products, food-contact items, footwear and electronic products into or out of China should anticipate stricter border controls and align quality and documentation processes to avoid clearance delays, returns or penalties.

24 May 2026, 20:48customs.gov.cnChina

Czech Republic Ends Sell-Through Period for Unlabelled Non-Cigarette Tobacco Products

As of 20 May 2026, Czech authorities are enforcing EU tobacco traceability requirements across all tobacco product types, ending the sell-through period for older unlabelled non-cigarette stock and requiring unique identifiers and security stamps on all unit and group packs. Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers must remove any remaining unlabelled products from EU circulation or export, ensure full traceability labelling on all tobacco packs, and prepare for SZPI inspections using the central traceability database.

23 May 2026, 19:57szpi.gov.czCzechiaEuropean Union

Australia TGA Issues User Guide for AusUDID Bulk UDI Upload Template

Australia’s TGA has issued a detailed user guide on using the Australian UDI Bulk Upload Template to submit up to 200 Unique Device Identification records at once into the AusUDID database. The guidance strengthens implementation of Australia’s UDI regime by clarifying roles, required data fields, editing rules, and portal steps so sponsors and manufacturers can scale compliant device data submissions efficiently.

23 May 2026, 19:37tga.gov.auAustralia

Australia Federal Court Imposes AU$2 Million Penalties on Key Promotional Products for Unlawful Import and Supply of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests

Australia’s Federal Court has imposed AU$2 million in civil penalties on Key Promotional Products and an individual for importing, supplying and falsely marketing unapproved COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits in breach of the Therapeutic Goods Act. The ruling signals that importers and retailers of medical devices face significant corporate and personal liability if products are not entered in the ARTG or are misrepresented as 'TGA approved', particularly during public health emergencies.

23 May 2026, 19:31judgments.fedcourt.gov.auAustralia

Australia TGA Enforces Against Magnesium Exercise-Performance Listed Medicines After Compliance Review

In May 2026 Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration reported that most magnesium-based listed medicines promoted for exercise performance lacked adequate evidence, leading to multiple ARTG cancellations, claim removals, and infringement notices. This reflects a tougher enforcement stance on efficacy claims for complementary and sports-performance medicines, so sponsors and brand owners should urgently review supporting data and labelling for similar products sold in Australia.

23 May 2026, 19:30tga.gov.auAustralia

Slovakia: Government Regulation 97/2026 — Amendment to Regulation 1/2016 on Making Pressure Equipment Available on the Market

Slovakia has amended Government Regulation 1/2016 on making pressure equipment available on the market through Government Regulation 97/2026 Coll., introducing EU internal‑market emergency procedures for pressure equipment and assemblies designated as “goods of high importance during a crisis” and updating cross‑references to the national conformity‑assessment and market‑surveillance regime. Manufacturers, notified bodies and market‑surveillance authorities in Slovakia must now be prepared to apply these emergency‑mode provisions—covering prioritised or exceptional conformity assessment, special crisis‑marking and adjusted legal obligations—once relevant pressure equipment is designated as crisis‑critical, with the changes applying from 30 May 2026.

23 May 2026, 19:14slov-lex.skSlovakia

Slovakia: Government Regulation 91/2026 Adds Emergency Procedures to EMC Regulation 127/2016

Slovakia has adopted Government Regulation 91/2026, amending its EMC Regulation 127/2016 to add emergency procedures for electrical apparatus designated as crisis-relevant goods under the EU internal market emergency framework, effective from 30 May 2026. This change lets manufacturers temporarily rely on EU emergency technical standards or common specifications to demonstrate EMC conformity during an internal market emergency, reshaping conformity planning and market-surveillance expectations for EMC equipment placed on the Slovak market.

23 May 2026, 19:12slov-lex.skSlovakia

Slovakia Adopts Government Regulation 94/2026 on Emergency Procedures for Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment

Slovakia has adopted Government Regulation 94/2026 to introduce emergency conformity assessment procedures for certain low-voltage electrical equipment, amending its existing low-voltage market rules in line with the new EU internal market emergency framework from late May 2026. Manufacturers and importers of crisis-relevant electrical products may need to adjust how they demonstrate conformity using EU common specifications during emergencies and prepare for intensified, coordinated market surveillance when an internal market emergency is declared.

23 May 2026, 19:11slov-lex.skSlovakia

Danish Business Authority Updates Produkter.dk Defective and Dangerous Products Register With OnePlus Devices and Citroën Berlingo

In May 2026, the Danish Business Authority updated the Produkter.dk register of defective and dangerous products to include new entries for certain OnePlus devices and a Citroën Berlingo model in Denmark. These listings signal heightened product safety risk and potential recall or corrective actions, so companies placing these or similar products on the Danish market should check whether they are affected and adjust compliance and customer communication plans accordingly.

23 May 2026, 19:10produkter.dkDenmark

EU Joint Action on LED Replacement Tubes Finds Widespread Non-Compliance

In May 2026, an EU Joint Action market-surveillance campaign led by DGCCRF and eight other authorities found widespread non-compliance in LED replacement tubes, with most samples failing safety, marking or EMC requirements. The results signal heightened enforcement risk for LED lighting suppliers across Europe, increasing pressure to verify CE conformity, documentation and labelling before placing products on the market.

23 May 2026, 11:17economie.gouv.frEuropean UnionFranceFinlandMaltaSwedenSwitzerlandIcelandBelgiumCyprusLuxembourg

Norway: Coop Norge Recalls Coop Sandwich 12-Pack Over Metal Fragment Risk

On 21 May 2026, Norway’s food safety authority announced that Coop Norge is recalling its Coop Sandwich 12-pack product nationwide due to a risk of small metal fragments in certain March 2028 best-before batches. This recall highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of foreign-object contamination in food products and requires food and retail operators to check stock, remove affected lots, and manage customer refunds promptly.

23 May 2026, 11:16mattilsynet.noNorway

European Commission Reports 65% Non-Compliance in 2025 E-Commerce Cosmetics Inspections

In May 2026 the European Commission reported that coordinated 2025 customs and market-surveillance checks of e-commerce cosmetics across all EU Member States inspected almost 3,600 products and found an average non-compliance rate of about 65%. This highlights intense and growing regulatory scrutiny of online cosmetics and foreshadows tighter EU customs and market-surveillance frameworks, raising enforcement risk for brands, importers and platforms selling into the EU.

23 May 2026, 09:13europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Slovenian Health Inspectorate Recalls Children’s Ballerina Costume for Flammability Risk

On 21 May 2026, the Slovenian Health Inspectorate ordered the withdrawal and recall of a children’s ballerina costume because flammable ribbons on the crown pose a serious burn risk. Retailers and distributors in Slovenia must remove this toy from sale and manage customer returns, highlighting continued scrutiny of flammability hazards in children’s costumes.

23 May 2026, 09:12gov.siSlovenia

Slovenia Health Inspectorate Withdraws Non-Medical Green Back Heating Patch Sold via Temu

Slovenia's Health Inspectorate has ordered withdrawal of a non-medical green back heating patch sold via Temu after a Safety Gate alert over skin allergy risks, with the notice published on 21 May 2026. Retailers and online marketplaces should reassess similar heating products and tighten controls on product ingredients and rapid alert notifications to reduce recall exposure and consumer health risks.

23 May 2026, 09:12gov.siSlovenia

Japan CAA Publishes Serious Accident Summary Under Consumer Safety Act (21 May 2026)

Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has issued its 21 May 2026 summary of 111 notified consumer accidents under the Consumer Safety Act, including 48 serious cases, highlighting frequent fires in vehicles, lithium-battery devices and household appliances alongside incidents in care and childcare services. While the notice does not create new legal duties, it is a timely signal for manufacturers, importers and service providers selling into Japan to reassess product fire safety, lithium-battery risk controls and safety management in care and transport services.

23 May 2026, 08:57caa.go.jpJapan

China NMPA Publishes National Medical Device Supervision Sampling Results (Announcement No. 4, 2026)

China’s National Medical Products Administration has published Announcement No. 4 of 2026 releasing results from its national medical device supervision sampling programme. This underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of device quality in the Chinese market and the need for manufacturers and importers to monitor sampling results for potential issues affecting their products.

23 May 2026, 08:56nmpa.gov.cnChina