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What is hot news in the world of non-food consumer product recalls. This week we focus on the risks related to jewellery. Not everything that is shiny is good for you.

Today, the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities are publishing the results of an EU-wide screening of 560 e-commerce sites. Around 60% of 560 websites showed irregularities regarding the respect of EU consumer rules, predominately in relation to how prices and special offers are presented.

#Brexit will change roles in the supply chain for retail and trade and as a result, other entities become responsible for demonstrating product compliance of non-food consumer goods.

The REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) now contains 197 substances.

EU Safety Gate (Rapex) provides a weekly overview of non-food consumer product recalls. This week it had several recalls of products only sold via an online platform such as Amazon. A new trend? Market surveillance authorities and platform owners are clearly stepping up their efforts.

The objective of the energy consumption legislation is to reflect the performance “during use”. The efficiency of vacuum cleaners is measured with an empty receptacle. Dyson successfully argued that an empty dust bag is not representative for performance during use.

Breaking news: Luminaires excluded from the EPREL database

What is hot news in the world of non-food consumer product recalls. This week we focus on the risks related to jewellery. Not everything that is shiny is good for you.

You do not want your toys be potential harmful for children. Recalls are expensive and can be disastrous for your reputation. Are you sure that your imported toys are safe? Are your toy products safe and legal?