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EU general trends based on RAPEX data

EU general trends based on RAPEX data. What is the RAPEX system?.

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EU general trends based on RAPEX data

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  1. EU general trends based on RAPEX data

  2. What is the RAPEX system? Notifications from EU Member States on measures taken to prevent or restrict the marketing or use of products posing a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers are sent to the European Commission run RAPEX system (covers also voluntary measures taken by producers, distributors) The European Commission circulates these notifications to other EU member countries and publishes weekly overviews on the internet of dangerous products and the measures taken to eliminate the risks It is possible to look at general statistics based on these notifications from the past 3 years

  3. General statistics from the RAPEX last 3 years Most notified 6 product categories by EU MS – covering ~ 75% all notifications

  4. General statistics from the RAPEX last 3 years Most notified 6 product categories –with number of EU MS notifications indicated

  5. Aggregated data for the last 3 years (2010,2009, 2008) on most notified product categories

  6. Aggregated data for the last 3 years (2010,2009, 2008) on most notified risk categories

  7. Some interpretation of the RAPEX data 2010,2009: growth in clothing and textiles notifications are also due to (i) intensified market surveillance following EU level decision on DMF; (ii) joint market surveillance action between EU Member States on cords and drawstrings in children’s clothes The data reflects the work of market surveillance authorities in EU Member States This data gives trends about the most problematic product and risk categories (but not statistically representative trends) It is not possible to see from the general statistics presented but we see from the day to day management of the RAPEX system emerging product safety risk (ex: nitrosamines in cosmetics) & Member State notifications also cover some accidents linked to products they notify

  8. Sources of emerging risks RAPEX system – ex: DMF Chemical risk Discussions with EU Member State– ex: sky lanterns Individual EU Member State studies – ex: lead in jewellery, PAH EU Member State law – ex: azo dyes in tattoo inks banned by Germany International discussion with other authorities EU Injury Database (IDB)

  9. Actions to address risks Scientific committee (independent) opinion asked in specific cases (ex: chemical risk of nitrosamines in cosmetics and balloons) EC consults with stakeholders and EU Member States And EC can develop safety requirements with EU Member States for particular products and ask the standardisation authority to develop a standard (ex: bath rings, bathing aids and bath tubs and stands) EC can ban products (temporary renewable) (ex: novelty lighters cannot be placed on EU market) EC or Member State can propose a solution in specific legislation e.g. through a new entry in the list of banned chemicals under REACH legislation (DMF)

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