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RAPEX / Safety Gate

The EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food consumer products, including cosmetics. Analogous to RASFF for food. Member states notify dangerous products; notifications are publicly searchable at the Safety Gate portal. Cosmetics with banned colourants, excess heavy metals, or prohibited preservatives are notified here.

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