ANEC-BEUC press release: Dangerous consumer goods found in high numbers in EU

In 2017, more than 2,000 non-food products failing safety requirements were notified to the EU’s rapid alert system (RAPEX)¹. This figure might however only show the tip of the iceberg because of insufficient market checks. BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation, and ANEC, the European consumer voice in standardisation, call on the EU Commission to beef up market surveillance urgently.

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EU Standardisation Strategy confirmed for New Year (ANEC eNewsletter ed. 8 – 2021)

• EU Standardisation Strategy confirmed for New Year • "Keeping consumers safe from dangerous products" • International Volunteer Day – 5 December • ANEC wants standard on cigarette lighters revised • Toy Safety Tips from ANEC and TIE for the festive season • ANEC panellist at ENISA Cybersecurity Certification event • ANEC Accessibility WG meets • A reminder on the safe use of barbecues • EU Fire Safety Week • ANEC Digital Society WG meets • Universal mobile chargers • The AI Act must put fundamental rights first! • (Non) compliance with chemicals legislation • Low-emission vehicles – improving the EU’s refuelling/recharging infrastructure • Denmark New tests from THINK Chemicals • Season's Greetings

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