Eighty dangerous products identified in the EU market

During the week starting August 10, 2026, 80 non-food products posing health and safety risks were identified across European Union member states and reported to the EU’s Safety Gate early warning system. The Cyprus Consumer Protection Service, acting as the national contact point for this system, released the notification as bulletin number 32 to inform local authorities and the public about the findings.

To ensure public safety within the Cypriot market, the identified items have been distributed among six government departments for oversight. The Consumer Protection Service is handling 25 products, the Department of Electromechanical Services is reviewing 18, the Department of Labour Inspection is managing 16, the Department of Environment is assessing 10, the Pharmaceutical Services are addressing 6, and the Department of Road Transport is covering 5.

Economic operators are instructed to immediately notify the relevant authorities if they have traded these items. Consumers are advised to stop using any identified products in their possession and return them to the point of sale. Detailed information, including the specific risks and the responsible departments, is available on the official Safety Gate website, which provides resources for consumers to verify product safety.