Market Surveillance

UK Updates Tumble Dryer Energy-Label Enforcement Easement To Include Repairability Options

In April 2026 the UK updated its ecodesign guidance to expand a temporary enforcement easement, allowing GB suppliers of household tumble dryers to use EU-style rescaled energy labels and product information sheets, including versions with detailed repairability information, without routine enforcement action. Strategically, manufacturers placing tumble dryers on the GB market can now align labels and repairability disclosures across EU/GB during the transition, but should plan for the easement’s expiry 10 months after the forthcoming GB tumble-dryer energy-labelling statutory instrument is made and budget for a second label change.

10 Apr 2026, 16:08gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Brazilian Chamber Approves PLP 109/2025 Allowing ANP to Access Tax Data on Fuel Operators

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved PLP 109/2025, a complementary bill granting the oil and fuel regulator ANP permanent access to electronic tax invoice data for all regulated fuel‑market operators to strengthen detection of fraud, adulteration and non‑compliance with biofuel blending rules.[^1^](https://www.camara.leg.br/noticias/1260959-camara-aprova-projeto-que-autoriza-anp-a-acessar-dados-fiscais-para-combater-fraudes-em-combustiveis/#:~:text=A%20C%C3%A2mara%20dos%20Deputados%20aprovou%20projeto%20de%20lei%20complementar%20que%20autoriza) If enacted, ANP‑regulated fuel producers, importers, distributors and retailers will face tighter data‑driven oversight and must prepare to grant data‑access authorisations and align their systems ahead of implementing regulations and data‑sharing agreements due within 180 days of the law’s publication.[^1^](https://www.camara.leg.br/noticias/1260959-camara-aprova-projeto-que-autoriza-anp-a-acessar-dados-fiscais-para-combater-fraudes-em-combustiveis/#:text=O%20texto%20aprovado%20prev%C3%AA%20180%20dias%20para%20a%20edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o%20de%20regulamentos)

10 Apr 2026, 15:43camara.leg.brBrazil

EU Parliament IMCO Committee Invites Temu To Hearing On Unsafe And Illegal Products

In April 2026, the European Parliament’s IMCO committee announced a scrutiny hearing with Temu over the systemic sale of unsafe and illegal products on online marketplaces, following earlier sessions with SHEIN and AliExpress.[^1^](https://www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/en/product/product-details/20260311CAN76899#:~:text=invited%20a%20representative%20from%20Temu%20to%20a%20discussion%20on%2016%20April%202026) Lawmakers are signalling stronger EU political pressure for more consistent enforcement of existing product safety and consumer-protection rules in digital platforms, which could raise compliance expectations for large e-commerce operators.

10 Apr 2026, 11:03europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Region of Murcia Adopts 2026 Industrial and Mining Safety, Seveso and Metrology Inspection Plan

The Region of Murcia has launched its 2026 inspection plan targeting industrial safety, mining operations, Seveso-regulated sites, and metrology compliance. Operators in the region must ensure all technical documentation, safety reports, and equipment certifications are audit-ready to mitigate enforcement risks during this high-intensity inspection period.

9 Apr 2026, 14:23borm.esSpain

Romania ANPC Conducts Nationwide Inspections and Online Monitoring for Consumer Safety

Romania’s consumer protection authority (ANPC) executed a nationwide enforcement sweep in April 2026, resulting in over 2,300 fines and significant product withdrawals across retail and e-commerce. Businesses should expect sustained, high-intensity market surveillance on product safety and hygiene, requiring immediate verification of storage protocols and supply chain compliance to mitigate operational and reputational risk.

9 Apr 2026, 10:25anpc.roRomania

ECHA Forum Workshop on Enforcement of Notifications to Poison Centres (23 April 2026)

ECHA's Enforcement Forum will present findings from its pilot project on Poison Centre Notifications (PCN) in an online workshop on 23 April 2026. Companies should prepare for intensified national inspections and stricter data quality requirements for hazardous mixtures following evidence of widespread non-compliance.

6 Apr 2026, 20:24echa.europa.euEuropean Union

Ireland Moves to Standardise Appearance and Marketing of Nicotine Products Under New Public Health Bill

Ireland has notified the EU of a draft Bill to mandate standardized packaging and strictly limit permitted flavor names for nicotine products by mid-2026. This move aligns vaping regulation with tobacco-style "plain packaging" and marketing bans, requiring immediate reassessment of product design, branding, and retail strategies for the Irish market.

6 Apr 2026, 18:53technical-regulation-information-system.ec.europa.euIreland

South Korea MFDS Amends Cosmetics Enforcement Rule For Overseas Direct-Purchase Cosmetics And Launches Safety Assessment Support Program

South Korea has implemented new enforcement rules to intensify market surveillance of overseas direct-purchase cosmetics and launched a support program for upcoming mandatory safety assessments. Companies selling into Korea via e-commerce face higher risks of public naming and testing-based enforcement, while the 2028 safety assessment mandate requires early technical preparation.

6 Apr 2026, 18:53law.go.krSouth Korea

Netherlands Finance State Secretary Funds Stronger Customs Oversight of E‑Commerce Shipments

The Netherlands is deploying €100 million annually and 560 new staff to intensify customs oversight of e-commerce shipments, coinciding with the July 2026 abolition of the EU's €150 duty-free threshold. Importers should anticipate higher per-parcel costs and a significantly increased risk of shipment delays or seizures as authorities ramp up data-driven inspections for product safety and chemical compliance.

5 Apr 2026, 19:42open.overheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

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

Romania ANF Conducts Thematic Pesticide Residue Controls in Bucharest Markets

Romania’s National Phytosanitary Authority (ANF) has initiated a thematic enforcement campaign targeting pesticide residues in seasonal produce across Bucharest markets. Operators should prepare for heightened market surveillance and sampling throughout 2026, necessitating robust supply chain controls to mitigate risks of non-compliance with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs).

5 Apr 2026, 18:59anfdf.roRomania

US EPA Conducts Port of New York/Newark Inspections To Prevent Illegal Pesticide and Chemical Imports

US EPA and CBP are conducting high-profile joint port inspections to intercept illegal imports of pesticides, industrial chemicals, and lead-containing plumbing components. This intensified enforcement signals a shift toward proactive border-level market surveillance, increasing the risk of shipment seizures and supply chain delays for non-compliant products.

5 Apr 2026, 06:05epa.govUnited States

Estonian Health Board To Conduct 2026 Hazardous Mixtures Checks and Flags Unsafe Tattoo Pigments

The Estonian Health Board has announced targeted 2026 enforcement inspections for hazardous mixtures and reported high non-compliance rates for tattoo pigments under REACH and CLP regulations. Companies should prepare for increased market surveillance of consumer chemical products and ensure strict adherence to REACH Annex XVII restriction limits to avoid Safety Gate (RAPEX) notifications and product withdrawals.

5 Apr 2026, 05:29terviseamet.eeEstoniaEuropean Union

Slovenia: UVHVVR Recalls Smoked Pork Ribs Over Excess Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Slovenia's food safety authority has recalled smoked meat products found to exceed legal limits for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). This enforcement action highlights the critical need for rigorous process controls in smoking operations to mitigate chemical contaminant risks and ensure market compliance.

4 Apr 2026, 11:51gov.siSlovenia

Alabama HB 663 Proposes Nicotine-Based Excise Tax and Vapor Product Labelling Rules

Alabama HB 663 proposes a shift to nicotine-based excise tax tiers and mandatory labeling for vapor products, effective October 1, 2026. Companies must align product labeling and tax strategies with nicotine concentration levels to mitigate high-frequency fines and retail distribution risks.

4 Apr 2026, 11:01alison.legislature.state.al.usUnited States

Sweden Tightens Guidelines for Plant Importers to Control Invasive Leaf Flatworm (Obama nungara)

Sweden has implemented stricter inspection and sanitization mandates for plant importers to combat the spread of the invasive leaf flatworm. Importers must formalize biosecurity action plans and prepare for increased enforcement inspections to avoid costly batch destructions or market access restrictions.

4 Apr 2026, 10:57lansstyrelsen.seSweden

England and Wales: Home Office Issues 2025 to 2026 Grant for Trading Standards Enforcement of Offensive Weapons Act 2019 Corrosive Products Provisions

The UK Home Office has confirmed £1.8 million in funding for Trading Standards to enforce corrosive product sales and delivery restrictions through March 2026. Retailers and logistics providers should expect intensified market surveillance, including test purchases and compliance audits, targeting age-restricted hazardous substances.

4 Apr 2026, 10:56gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU Amends Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU With Emergency Procedures (Consolidated Text Applying From 30 May 2026)

The EU has updated the Low Voltage Directive to include emergency procedures for crisis-relevant electrical equipment, effective May 30, 2026. This framework enables rapid shifts in technical specifications and labeling requirements during market emergencies, necessitating more agile compliance and supply chain planning for critical electronics.

4 Apr 2026, 10:30eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive — Emergency Procedures For Crisis-Relevant Goods Apply From 30 May 2026

The EU has finalized emergency procedures for transportable pressure equipment, with new rules for "crisis-relevant goods" applying from May 30, 2026. Manufacturers should prepare for accelerated conformity assessment pathways and potential national market authorizations during declared emergencies, which will require distinct labeling and compliance documentation.

4 Apr 2026, 10:28eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

EU Updates Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC With Emergency Internal Market Procedures From 30 May 2026

The EU has updated the Machinery Directive to include emergency internal market procedures, effective May 30, 2026. Manufacturers of 'crisis-relevant' equipment gain fast-track conformity and derogation pathways during emergencies, requiring strategic alignment with new labeling and market surveillance rules.

4 Apr 2026, 10:26eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area