Cosmetics (36 per cent) were the most frequently reported consumer products posing health risks in 2024, followed by toys (15 per cent), electrical appliances (10 per cent), motor vehicles (9 per cent), and chemical products (6 per cent), according to the European Commission’s annual report on Safety Gate, the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products.
The report, published recently, presents an overview of dangerous products notified in the Safety Gate in 2024. Some 4,137 alerts were notified last year — the highest ever recorded amount of alerts since the launch of the system in 2003. This increase in alerts demonstrates the growing effectiveness and trust in the Safety Gate system, as authorities are using the platform more often to report and address potential threats to consumer safety. The report also outlines the follow-up actions taken by national authorities of the EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein to prevent harm to consumers and stop the sale of hazardous products.
European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath said: “Year after year, the Commission has strengthened and modernised its tools
to ensure that the products entering our homes are safe. At the heart of this effort is the Safety Gate Rapid Alert system, which enables us to swiftly address the risks posed by dangerous goods across the EU. The results speak for themselves, and I look forward to continuing this work to ensure we leave no blind spots in our oversight.”
