In 2022, the EU's Safety Gate reported 4,127 instances of dangerous non-food products, with toys and cosmetics being the most frequent offenders. A significant 97% of cosmetics contained a harmful substance, Lilial, which has been banned since March 2022. The EU is implementing new toy safety regulations to ban harmful chemicals and introduce a Digital Product Passport. Consumer rights group BEUC highlighted enforcement issues rather than legislative gaps, stressing the need for better resources and powers for market surveillance. The EU is collaborating with China to ensure compliance with product standards. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)