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Rapex - Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products

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The Rapid Alert System enables quick exchange of information between 31 European countries and the European Commission about dangerous non-food products posing a risk to health and safety of consumers. This dataset is based on Excel files published on the website of the European Commission. Remar...

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Data schema (30 fields)

Filterable via the API (30)
alert_levelalert_groupalert_numberalert_countryproduct_countryproduct_counterfeitalert_typerisk_legal_provisionproduct_typeproduct_nameproduct_descriptionproduct_brandproduct_categoryproduct_model_typeoecd_portal_categoryalert_descriptiontechnical_defectalert_other_countriesproduct_recall_urlrapex_urlproduct_barcodeproduct_batch_numberproduct_recall_codeproduct_production_dateproduct_packaging_descriptionalert_datemodification_dateproduct_imageproduct_other_imagesmeasures_country

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FillFieldTypeDescription
100%alert_levelFilterable via the APIAlert/risk leveltext
100%alert_groupFilterable via the APIType of publictext
100%alert_numberFilterable via the APIAlert numbertext
100%alert_countryFilterable via the APIAlert submitted bytext
100%product_countryFilterable via the APICountry of origintext
100%product_counterfeitFilterable via the APIIs the product counterfeittext
114.8%alert_typeFilterable via the APIAlert/risk typetext
97.3%risk_legal_provisionFilterable via the APIRisk legal provisiontext
100%product_typeFilterable via the APIProduct typetext
85.9%product_nameFilterable via the APIProduct nametext
99.7%product_descriptionFilterable via the APIProduct descriptiontext
85.4%product_brandFilterable via the APIProduct brandtext
100%product_categoryFilterable via the APIProduct categorytext
76%product_model_typeFilterable via the APIProduct model and/or typetext
100%oecd_portal_categoryFilterable via the APIOecd portal categorytext
80.5%alert_descriptionFilterable via the APIAlert/risk descriptiontext
55.6%technical_defectFilterable via the APITechnical defecttext
114.8%alert_other_countriesFilterable via the APIOther countries with similar alertstext
7.7%product_recall_urlFilterable via the APIURL of the product recalltext
100%rapex_urlFilterable via the APIURL of the RAPEX datatext
37.6%product_barcodeFilterable via the APIProduct barcodetext
41.3%product_batch_numberFilterable via the APIProduct batch numbertext
8.2%product_recall_codeFilterable via the APIProduct recall codetext
14.5%product_production_dateFilterable via the APIProduct production datetext
46.7%product_packaging_descriptionFilterable via the APIProduct packaging descriptiontext
100%alert_dateFilterable via the APIAlert date (week)date
66.8%modification_dateFilterable via the APIAlert modification date (week)datetime
88.6%product_imageFilterable via the APIURL of main product imagetext
153.4%product_other_imagesFilterable via the APIURL of other product imagestext
136.3%measures_countryFilterable via the APIMeasures taken in submitting countrytext

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Sample data (5 records)

Record 1rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2019-10-18
{
  "rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/386956",
  "alert_date": "2019-10-18",
  "alert_type": [
    "Electric shock"
  ],
  "alert_group": "Consumer",
  "alert_level": "Other risk levels",
  "alert_number": "A11/0064/19",
  "product_name": "Sliding compound mitre saw",
  "product_type": "Sliding compound mitre saw",
  "alert_country": "Germany",
  "product_brand": "Scheppach",
  "product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/48541",
  "product_barcode": null,
  "product_country": "Germany",
  "measures_country": [
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions",
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users",
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other:  Providing customers with repair kit"
  ],
  "product_category": "Machinery",
  "technical_defect": null,
  "alert_description": "The power supply of the marking laser is defective.",
  "modification_date": null,
  "product_model_type": "HM90SL (Scheppach)\r\n, KS216S and KS216S2 (Kitty)",
  "product_recall_url": null,
  "product_counterfeit": "No",
  "product_description": "Different models of mitre saw mounted on a sliding compound with a marking laser. The product was also sold online.",
  "product_recall_code": null,
  "oecd_portal_category": "84000000 - Tool storage / Workshop aids",
  "product_batch_number": "4046664065791 and 4046664067870 (Kity)\n4046664069119 and 4046664071686 (Scheppach)",
  "product_other_images": [
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/48542",
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/48543"
  ],
  "risk_legal_provision": "Consequently,when plugged to the mains, the brass housing of the laser might become live,  which if touched will lead the user to receive an electric shock.\r\n\r\nThe product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.",
  "alert_other_countries": [
    "Finland",
    "France",
    "Poland"
  ],
  "product_production_date": null,
  "product_packaging_description": null
}
Record 2rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2021-02-05
{
  "rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003031",
  "alert_date": "2021-02-05",
  "alert_type": [
    "Health risk / other"
  ],
  "alert_group": "Consumer",
  "alert_level": "Other types of alerts",
  "alert_number": "INFO/00014/21",
  "product_name": "Protective Mask KN95",
  "product_type": "Particle filter mask",
  "alert_country": "Luxembourg",
  "product_brand": null,
  "product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023914",
  "product_barcode": "6973247460002",
  "product_country": "People's Republic of China",
  "measures_country": [
    "Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market",
    "Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures"
  ],
  "product_category": "Protective equipment",
  "technical_defect": "Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer\nCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market\nDate of entry into force: 06/01/2021\n\nType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer\nCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures\nDate of entry into force: 06/01/2021",
  "alert_description": "The product is accompanied by a declaration of conformity to Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and to the European standard EN 149:2009, but it has not been certified as such by the relevant European body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and properly protect when combined with additional measures.",
  "modification_date": "2021-02-04T23:01:04+00:00",
  "product_model_type": "KN95",
  "product_recall_url": null,
  "product_counterfeit": "Unknown",
  "product_description": "White respiratory protective half-face mask of category KN95",
  "product_recall_code": null,
  "oecd_portal_category": "85000000 - Safety / Protection - DIY",
  "product_batch_number": null,
  "product_other_images": [
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023915",
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023916",
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023917",
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023918",
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023919"
  ],
  "risk_legal_provision": "The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.",
  "alert_other_countries": null,
  "product_production_date": null,
  "product_packaging_description": "Box with 10 pieces of masks"
}
Record 3rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2019-10-04
{
  "rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/384446",
  "alert_date": "2019-10-04",
  "alert_type": [
    "Chemical",
    "Health risk / other"
  ],
  "alert_group": "Consumer",
  "alert_level": "Serious risk",
  "alert_number": "A12/1446/19",
  "product_name": "Stenzer Buntstifte, 12er-Pack",
  "product_type": "Wood pencil set",
  "alert_country": "Germany",
  "product_brand": "Stenzer",
  "product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/48310",
  "product_barcode": null,
  "product_country": "People's Republic of China",
  "measures_country": [
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users",
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market",
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks"
  ],
  "product_category": "Toys",
  "technical_defect": null,
  "alert_description": "There is an excessive migration of lead from the lead and coating of the pencils (measured values up to: 1442 mg/kg).",
  "modification_date": null,
  "product_model_type": "Order N0: 205824/00\r\n                190923/00-/07",
  "product_recall_url": "https://woolworth.de/fileadmin/media/downloads/Rueckrufe/Rueckruf_Stenzer_Buntstifte_12er-Pack_September_2019.pdf",
  "product_counterfeit": "No",
  "product_description": "12 coloured pencils in a cardboard box with viewing window",
  "product_recall_code": null,
  "oecd_portal_category": "86000000 - Toys / Games",
  "product_batch_number": "2000005715846\r\n2000004837440",
  "product_other_images": null,
  "risk_legal_provision": "A child using the pencils could put one in the mouth and suck on it and become exposed to lead. Exposure to lead can result in severe and irreversible neuro-behavioural and neuro-developmental effects to which children are particularly sensitive.\r\n\r\nThe product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-3.",
  "alert_other_countries": null,
  "product_production_date": null,
  "product_packaging_description": null
}
Record 4rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2018-09-21
{
  "rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/332976",
  "alert_date": "2018-09-21",
  "alert_type": [
    "Choking"
  ],
  "alert_group": "Consumer",
  "alert_level": "Serious risk",
  "alert_number": "A12/1373/18",
  "product_name": "Plush Mascot / Plüss kabala figura",
  "product_type": "Soft toy",
  "alert_country": "Hungary",
  "product_brand": "Hanya",
  "product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/94027",
  "product_barcode": null,
  "product_country": "People's Republic of China",
  "measures_country": [
    "Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users",
    "Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market",
    "Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market",
    "Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users"
  ],
  "product_category": "Toys",
  "technical_defect": "Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor\nCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users\nDate of entry into force: 06/07/2018\n\nType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor\nCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market\nDate of entry into force: 06/07/2018\n\nType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer\nCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users\nDate of entry …",
  "alert_description": "The eyes and the nose can easily detach from the soft toys, generating small parts.",
  "modification_date": null,
  "product_model_type": "GB3964-4",
  "product_recall_url": null,
  "product_counterfeit": "Unknown",
  "product_description": "Light brown plush teddy bear wearing a red knitted sweater, decorated with a teddy bear head. The product is sold without packaging.",
  "product_recall_code": null,
  "oecd_portal_category": "86000000 - Toys / Games",
  "product_batch_number": "6933952950021",
  "product_other_images": [
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/94028",
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/94029"
  ],
  "risk_legal_provision": "A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.\r\n\r\nThe product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.",
  "alert_other_countries": null,
  "product_production_date": null,
  "product_packaging_description": null
}
Record 5rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2021-01-29
{
  "rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002782",
  "alert_date": "2021-01-29",
  "alert_type": [
    "Injuries"
  ],
  "alert_group": "Consumer",
  "alert_level": "Serious risk",
  "alert_number": "A12/00088/21",
  "product_name": "The labelling varies due which filling operator handled it latest as it is an exchange system.",
  "product_type": "SODA-CLUB (SodaStream) cylinder for  CO 2 425 gr",
  "alert_country": "Sweden",
  "product_brand": "AGA Linde Gas, CBF Drinkit, SodaStream, Vikingsoda, Watercompany, Ölbolaget",
  "product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023574",
  "product_barcode": null,
  "product_country": "Israel",
  "measures_country": [
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market",
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market",
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market",
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market",
    "Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Other:  Stop of sales",
    "Withdrawal of the product from the market"
  ],
  "product_category": "Pressure equipment/vessels",
  "technical_defect": null,
  "alert_description": "The upper part of the L-type valve may release and get ejected due to the internal pressure in the cylinder causing injuries to the user. No testing is performed.",
  "modification_date": "2021-04-08T08:52:40+00:00",
  "product_model_type": "The valve in question is engraved with \"SODA-CLUB (CO 2) CE0038 L- 250 BAR\" and production date.",
  "product_recall_url": null,
  "product_counterfeit": "No",
  "product_description": "L- type valve SODA-CLUB (CO 2). The valve is mounted on SODACLUB (Sodastream) cylinders for carbon dioxide (CO 2) 425 gram.\n(This notification does not concern N-type valves or other type of valves mounted on cylinders from SodaStream.)",
  "product_recall_code": null,
  "oecd_portal_category": "58000000 - Cross segment",
  "product_batch_number": null,
  "product_other_images": [
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023575",
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023576",
    "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10023577"
  ],
  "risk_legal_provision": "The product does not comply with the requirements of the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive or the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.",
  "alert_other_countries": null,
  "product_production_date": null,
  "product_packaging_description": "Covered with shrink folio by the filling company."
}

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https://public.opendatasoft.com/api/explore/v2.1/catalog/datasets/healthref-europe-rapex-en

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Query examples

curl -s 'https://public.opendatasoft.com/api/explore/v2.1/catalog/datasets/healthref-europe-rapex-en/records?limit=20' -H 'Accept: application/json'

First 20 records of the dataset as JSON.

Uses the Opendatasoft Explore v2.1 syntax — supports select, where, group_by and order_by.

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Rate limits

10 000 000 req/day
per ipmeasured
observed 7 days ago

Dataset

Volume & freshness

Records
32k
32299
Update cadence
Weekly
declared upstream
Last upstream update
28 days ago
2026-08-11
Temporal coverage
2015 → ongoing

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