Cyprus reports unsafe product to the EU Safety Gate system

During the week of November 2, 2026, the European Union's Safety Gate alert system recorded 63 unsafe products across various member states, one of which was identified and reported specifically by Cyprus. The Cypriot Consumer Protection Service announced that these products pose potential risks to consumer health and safety, necessitating immediate regulatory intervention across the market.

To manage the situation, the 63 products have been allocated to the relevant Cypriot state departments for inspection and enforcement. Specifically, the Consumer Protection Service handles 18 items, the Pharmaceutical Services Department manages 14, the Department of Labour Inspection covers 11, the Department of Road Transport handles 8, the Environment Department oversees 7, and the Electromechanical Services Department accounts for 5. The pharmaceutical entry includes the specific item reported by Cyprus itself.

The Consumer Protection Service has issued a directive to all economic operators who may have placed these products on the market to notify the competent authorities immediately. Consumers are also urged to check their possessions for the flagged items to ensure their personal safety while authorities continue to monitor the market for compliance.