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France
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy laser pistol "Laser Game Set"
Brand: Edison Giocattoli
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Type/number of model: Ref.:1150-21 Internal ref.: 500-602 EAN 8 002605 006021
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Description: Laser pistol with a black handle and golden barrel, supplied with red protective glasses.
Country of origin: China
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Damage to sight and Chemical The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it contains a Class 2 laser, and a chemical risk because the black plastic of the glasses contains more than 0.1% (38%) by weight of di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) plastified material and children could put the glasses into their mouths.
According to the REACH Regulation phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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Cyprus
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Malta
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Hairdryer "Salon Essential Hairdryer" and "Salon Dry Travel Hairdryer"
Brand: Philips
Name:
Type/number of model: models HP4931 & HP4940. Produced between June 2006 and April 2011.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Foldable hairdryer.
Country of origin: China
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Fire The product poses a risk of fire because in rare cases it can overheat when left plugged into the mains electrical supply, even when the appliance is switched off and not in use.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers.
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Iceland
Bulgaria
Luxembourg
Greece
Ireland
Poland
Portugal
Latvia
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Bulgaria
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Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Product: Girls’ blouse
Brand: Kenvelo
Name:
Type/number of model: style No 30100785 101 U
Batch number/Barcode: 2 05 000 1 191 670, 2 05 000 1 191663, 2 05 000 1 191 687
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Description: Girls’ blouse with elastic cords attached in the neck area. Composition: 100% cotton. There is an attached label marked "Kenvelo" indicating the style No 30100785 101 U, "black", the respective size and barcode as well as sewn labels with the inscription "K, KIDS". The product is sold without packaging.
Country of origin: China
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Strangulation The product poses a risk of strangulation due to the presence of drawstrings in the neck area. The drawstrings can easily become entangled in fixed objects if the child is moving quickly.
The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Italy
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Category: Other
Product: Perfumed incense sticks "Prof. Oriente Con Porta Incensi"
Brand: Cereria Ermini
Name:
Type/number of model: 8005343019544
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: A black cylindrical carton holding 40 incense sticks with a label bearing the barcode, an indication of 40 incense sticks and the words 'PROF. ORIENTE CON PORTA INCENSI' [Oriental fragrance with incense holder] and 'Made in India'. The opposite side of the carton shows the brand name 'CERERIA ERMINI dal 1970' and the words 'NEROPROFUMO ORIENTE' [Black oriental fragrance].
Country of origin: India
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the incense sticks release 54 µg/m³ of benzene during and after combustion.
As the product is intended for use in closed environments and not to be dispersed by ventilation, the values for benzene and toluene are to be considered harmful to health.
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Compulsory measures: Import rejected by the customs authorities.
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Spain
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Power Inverter "Soladin 600, Soladin Wind 500 and Windmaster 500"
Brand: Mastervolt
Name:
Type/number of model: Models: Soladin 600, Soladin Wind 500 and Windmaster 500, manufactured between May 2006 and September 2008.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Power inverter used as part of solar and wind power systems.
Country of origin: China
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Fire The product poses a risk of fire as a component in the inverter may fail.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers.
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Italy
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United Kingdom
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Lawn trimmer "Contour Cordless XT and Contour Cordless 500XT"
Brand: Flymo
Name:
Type/number of model:
Contour Cordless XT: 9666768-01/ 9666768-27
Cordless 500XT: 9666769-01
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Cordless garden lawn trimmer supplied with charger. The recall concerns only the charger.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock The product poses a risk of electric shock because the rear cover of the charger supplied with the lawn trimmer can be detached exposing internal live parts.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers.
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Austria
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Skin-lightening cream "Lightening Beauty Cream"
Brand: Caro White
Name:
Type/number of model:
Batch number/Barcode: 9501101373020; Product ref.: 8A11298
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Description: Skin-lightening cream in an opaque white plastic pot, orange plastic screw-top lid, 300 ml, printed in red, no outer packaging.
Country of origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 4.3% by weight of hydroquinone as a skin-lightening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban and corrective action ordered by the authorities
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Portugal
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Slovakia
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Table lamp
Brand: Unicon
Name:
Type/number of model:
1) Model: TORT
2) Model: SNL
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description:
Table lamps: stands are made from metal material; the covers are made from glass and are in the shape of a turtle or a snail. Power cords with switches and plugs are anchored at the rear. Stickers are affixed to the products indicating: the brand name, relevant model, 230V ~ 50Hz, MAX 25W, Indoor use only, CE.
Country of origin: China
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Electric shock,
Burns The products pose a risk of electric shock and burns because:
- the covers may be released during use making live parts accessible;
- the covers become very hot during use.
The products do not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60598.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market
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Norway
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Category: Protective equipment
Product: Horse-riding helmet "Safety Helmet"
Brand: Euro-Lite
Name:
Type/number of model: MH 134 MK 123 – D2401
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Black horse-riding helmet.
Country of origin: Republic of Korea
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries as it does not provide sufficient shock absorption to the user in case of an accident.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1384.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Sweden Finland
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Greece
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle Diavel MY2011 and Diavel Carbon MY2011
Brand: Ducati
Name:
Type/number of model: The recall affects 2011 model year motorcycles.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Motorcycle
Country of origin: Italy
No pictures are available
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries as there is a possibility that the retaining screws of the number-plate holder on the rear swing-arm may become loose. As a result, the number-plate holder could detach whilst the motorcycle is moving, causing the risk of an accident or injuries to other road users.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Denmark
Hungary
Ireland
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Slovenia
Sweden
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Portugal
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Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Passenger car XF and XK
Brand: Jaguar.
Name:
Type/number of model:
Production period/year: 2010-2011;
VIN range:
- XK: From B35314 to B38302,
- XF: From R59555 to R78765 (only specific units, petrol engines).
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Passenger car.
Country of origin: United Kingdom
No pictures are available
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Injuries and Fire The product poses a risk of injuries and fire due to premature corrosion of the hoses for the power-assisted steering, which may occur, causing noise and leaks of power steering fluid. If the leak is large, this problem could cause loss of the power assistance for the steering, which could lead to a road accident. If the fluid should contact hot surfaces, there is also the possibility that it could, under severe conditions, cause a fire.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Poland
Spain
Denmark
Slovenia
Sweden
United Kingdom
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The Netherlands
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Skin lightening cream "Lemon Cream"
Brand: Topiclear
Name:
Type/number of model: EAN 67892434101; Batch code 8039
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Tube of skin-lightening cream in a brown cardboard box with white and yellow characters and the following description: “Topiclear Lemon Cream; Skin lightening cream with sunscreen agent; Active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %”.
Country of origin: United Kingdom
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3,9% of hydroquinone as a skin-whitening substance which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary stop of sales and withdrawal of the product from the market.
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Norway
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Category: Protective equipment
Product: Bicycle and skate helmet "Psycho"
Brand: Etto
Name:
Type/number of model:
URS: 9005 01201 to 9005 03991, date: May 2009.
URS: 9010 00001 to 9010 05593, date: Oct 2009.
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Bicycle and skate helmet.
Country of origin: China
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Injuries The product poses a risk of injuries as it does not provide sufficient shock absorption to the user in the case of an accident.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1078.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary recall from consumers.
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Romania
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Spain
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Category: Toys
Product: Toy keyboard "Electric Keyboard"
Brand: Color Baby
Name:
Type/number of model: Ref. 24079
Batch number/Barcode: 8412842240797
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Description: Pink toy piano with ten black keys and fourteen white keys. The packaging indicates the name of the product, a series of warnings, the name of the distributor and the product's origin. There is also a warning that the product is not suitable for children under 36 months because it contains small parts that may be swallowed.
Country of origin: China
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Burns The product poses a risk of burns because, in the case of a short-circuit, external surfaces (the battery cover) may overheat and the batteries themselves may leak electrolytes.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Malta
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Electric insect killer "Mosquito Killer"
Brand: SuPer Wide
Name:
Type/number of model: KT-302
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Mosquito killer in the shape of a penguin. Uses UV tube to attract mosquitos; a fan is used to drag the mosquitos to an electrically charged grid.
Country of origin: Unknown
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Burns and Electric shock The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:
- when disconnected from the power supply, the capacitor in the appliance remains charged;
- the front protection grid can be easily removed exposing the charged grid.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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Malta
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Category: Electrical appliances
Product: Electric insect killer "Electron Go Out Mosquito"
Brand: OPK
Name:
Type/number of model: Unknown
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Wall mounted, mosquito killer which plugs directly into a wall socket.
Country of origin: China
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Burns and Electric shock The product poses a risk of burns and electric shock because:
- the plastic grid is not sufficiently rigid to prevent touching the charged grid;
- the plastic grid can be removed easily without the use of a tool;
- when the power supply is disconnected, the capacitor in the appliance remains charged.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary withdrawal from the market.
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Estonia
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Shampoo "Tea Tree Oil"
Brand: Naturosept
Name:
Type/number of model:
Batch number/Barcode: 4606492007785 Batch code: Produced: 24.12.2010; Best before: 23.12.12
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Description: 150 ml plastic shampoo bottle packed in a folding box marked with the brand and product name.
Country of origin: Russia
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of methyldibromo glutaronitrile.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Estonia
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Category: Cosmetics
Product: Shower Gel "Vitamin Mix flowers"
Brand: Art Life
Name:
Type/number of model:
Batch number/Barcode: 4606492007457 Batch code: Produced: 30.08.2010
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Description: Shower Gel packed in 200 ml plastic bottles printed with a picture of a dandelion.
Country of origin: Russia
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk due to the presence of methyldibromo glutaronitrile.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
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Greece
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Category: Jewellery
Product: Bracelet
Brand: Beauty
Name:
Type/number of model: Item No.: EBO2
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: Stainless steel bracelet set, comprised of 3 separate bracelets coloured silver, gold and bronze. The left and the right bracelet rings are commonly joined through the central bracelet ring. The product is sold without packaging.
Country of origin: China
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Chemical The product poses a chemical risk because the amount of nickel released is too high for a product which is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin (1.5 µg/cm2/week).
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Compulsory measures: Sales ban ordered by the authorities.
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Norway
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Category: Recreational crafts
Product: VHF marine radio LVR-250 – Marine VHF DSC Radio
Brand: Lowrance
Name:
Type/number of model: LVR-250 Serial Number: 259401247
Batch number/Barcode:
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Description: 25 Watt VHF radio with digital selective call (DSC) distress button. The LCD presents 4 lines of text to display channel names, GPS position, GPS speed, GPS course or time, and DSC messages. The distress button is used in the case of an emergency to send an automatic emergency message.
Country of origin: China
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Drowning The product poses a risk of drowning because the operation of the distress button does not follow the ITU recommendations, the description in EN 301 025 or the description in the user manual. Instead of just lifting the lid and hold down the button for 3 seconds, the user needs to lift a lid and then press the button twice. This way of operation may not be clear for the user and might lead to a case where the user thinks he/she has sent an emergency signal, but actually has not.
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Voluntary measures: Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.
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Malta
Finland
Austria
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Enforcement is a top priority of the EU Consumer Policy Strategy 2007-2013. Both measures leading to RAPEX notifications and measures which come to the attention of the Commission and other Member States as reactionsare indications of enforcement activity in the Member State concerned.
In order to give a better view on the overall level of enforcement, including the follow-up activities of the national market surveillance authorities, the Commission RAPEX team has decided to publish on the RAPEX website also the names of the countries that have found the notified product on their market and have taken appropriate measures (and have submitted a reaction to a RAPEX notification as a consequence).
Information about the reacting countries is available in the RAPEX weekly overviews in the column 'Products were found and measures were taken also in'. The Commission RAPEX team will publish reactions sent (from May2009 onwards) to 2009 RAPEX notifications.
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