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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.
Legislation that gives EU citizens the right to cross-border healthcare offers many potential benefits, but is still not working effectively, according to a new ANEC study.
Today the European Commission proposed to beef up checks of consumer goods available in the EU such as toys, phones or TVs.
Global and European consumer organisations present principles and recommendations to secure consumer trust in the Internet of Things.
For peace of mind, some parents want to be able to be in contact with their children and keep track of their whereabouts at all times. The now popular smartwatches are wearable mobile phones that use the internet and GPS to allow real-time tracking of children and communication with them. But what if, instead of keeping your children safe, you are placing their safety at risk?
