Record Intervention in Product Safety in the EU: Thousands of Risky Products Blocked in 2025
The European Union significantly stepped up inspections of products that threaten consumer safety in 2025, stopping the highest number of dangerous products before they reach the market in its history. According to data from the European Commission’s Safety Gate (Rapid Alert System), more than 4,600 risk notifications were made during the year, a remarkable increase…
USB Certification Attended the 47th HCNB PPE Meeting
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Honeywell Completes Sale of Personal Protective Equipment Business Unit to Protective Industrial Products
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New York State Bans PFAS Chemicals in Firefighter PPE
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May 2025 Update: New Vertical Recommendation for Use (RfU) Standards for European Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Published
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AFN Report Updated: New Construction Materials Regulation Included in Accreditation Processes
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European Commission Strengthens Toy Safety Standards
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