Rapex - Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products
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)
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| Fill | Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | alert_levelAlert/risk level | text | — |
| 100% | alert_groupType of public | text | — |
| 100% | alert_numberAlert number | text | — |
| 100% | alert_countryAlert submitted by | text | — |
| 100% | product_countryCountry of origin | text | — |
| 100% | product_counterfeitIs the product counterfeit | text | — |
| 114.8% | alert_typeAlert/risk type | text | — |
| 97.3% | risk_legal_provisionRisk legal provision | text | — |
| 100% | product_typeProduct type | text | — |
| 85.9% | product_nameProduct name | text | — |
| 99.7% | product_descriptionProduct description | text | — |
| 85.4% | product_brandProduct brand | text | — |
| 100% | product_categoryProduct category | text | — |
| 76% | product_model_typeProduct model and/or type | text | — |
| 100% | oecd_portal_categoryOecd portal category | text | — |
| 80.5% | alert_descriptionAlert/risk description | text | — |
| 55.6% | technical_defectTechnical defect | text | — |
| 114.4% | alert_other_countriesOther countries with similar alerts | text | — |
| 7.7% | product_recall_urlURL of the product recall | text | — |
| 100% | rapex_urlURL of the RAPEX data | text | — |
| 37.6% | product_barcodeProduct barcode | text | — |
| 41.3% | product_batch_numberProduct batch number | text | — |
| 8.2% | product_recall_codeProduct recall code | text | — |
| 14.4% | product_production_dateProduct production date | text | — |
| 46.7% | product_packaging_descriptionProduct packaging description | text | — |
| 100% | alert_dateAlert date (week) | date | — |
| 66.8% | modification_dateAlert modification date (week) | datetime | — |
| 88.6% | product_imageURL of main product image | text | — |
| 153.3% | product_other_imagesURL of other product images | text | — |
| 136.3% | measures_countryMeasures taken in submitting country | text | — |
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Sample data (5 records)
Record 1rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2018-01-19
{
"rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/294275",
"alert_date": "2018-01-19",
"alert_type": [
"Chemical"
],
"alert_group": "Consumer",
"alert_level": "Serious risk",
"alert_number": "A12/0039/18",
"product_name": "BEAUTIFUL GIRL FASHION",
"product_type": "Plastic doll",
"alert_country": "Slovakia",
"product_brand": "Unknown",
"product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/91194",
"product_barcode": null,
"product_country": "People's Republic of China",
"measures_country": [
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer) Warning consumers of the risks",
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures",
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market",
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Distributor) 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market\nDate of entry into force: 05/09/2017\n\nType 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: 05/09/2017\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 accompa…",
"alert_description": "The plastic material of the doll contains bis (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 16.6% by weight).",
"modification_date": null,
"product_model_type": "NO: 6805\r\nITEM NO: ZY-7614",
"product_recall_url": null,
"product_counterfeit": "No",
"product_description": "A plastic doll, packed in a cardboard box with a transparent window.",
"product_recall_code": null,
"oecd_portal_category": "86000000 - Toys / Games",
"product_batch_number": "6912080876144",
"product_other_images": [
"https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/91195",
"https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/91196"
],
"risk_legal_provision": "This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. \r\nThe product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.",
"alert_other_countries": null,
"product_production_date": null,
"product_packaging_description": null
}Record 2rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2019-09-27
{
"rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/381485",
"alert_date": "2019-09-27",
"alert_type": [
"Chemical"
],
"alert_group": "Consumer",
"alert_level": "Other types of alerts",
"alert_number": "INFO/0105/19",
"product_name": "Colorful Exuisite Fishbowl",
"product_type": "Toy slime",
"alert_country": "Denmark",
"product_brand": "Unknown",
"product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/48130",
"product_barcode": null,
"product_country": "Unknown",
"measures_country": [
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other) Other: Sales ban",
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market",
"Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Other: Removal of the products from the Aliexpress platform"
],
"product_category": "Toys",
"technical_defect": "Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other\nCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market\nDate of entry into force: Unknown\n\nType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other\nCategory of measure(s): Sales ban\nDate of entry into force: Unknown",
"alert_description": "The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 1180 mg/kg).",
"modification_date": null,
"product_model_type": null,
"product_recall_url": null,
"product_counterfeit": "Unknown",
"product_description": "60ml Colourful Exquisite fishbowl beads mermaid Slime crystal mud cotton clay Plasticene DIY decompression Modeling toys. The product was sold online.",
"product_recall_code": null,
"oecd_portal_category": "86000000 - Toys / Games",
"product_batch_number": null,
"product_other_images": null,
"risk_legal_provision": "Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.\r\n\r\nThe product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.",
"alert_other_countries": null,
"product_production_date": null,
"product_packaging_description": null
}Record 3rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2021-05-14
{
"rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003661",
"alert_date": "2021-05-14",
"alert_type": [
"Health risk / other"
],
"alert_group": "Consumer",
"alert_level": "Serious risk",
"alert_number": "A12/00658/21",
"product_name": "KN95 Folding Protective Mask",
"product_type": "Particle filter mask",
"alert_country": "Germany",
"product_brand": "FUPING",
"product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10029359",
"product_barcode": null,
"product_country": "People's Republic of China",
"measures_country": [
"Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market",
"Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users",
"Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Other: Stock will be returned to LAVIKA"
],
"product_category": "Protective equipment",
"technical_defect": null,
"alert_description": "The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. Additionally, it was found that the particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: up to 67%), and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly …",
"modification_date": "2021-05-13T22:06:02+00:00",
"product_model_type": "KN95",
"product_recall_url": null,
"product_counterfeit": "Unknown",
"product_description": "Respiratory protective face mask in white and blue packaging with 'KN95' printed in red, pack of 10",
"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/10029360",
"https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/10029361"
],
"risk_legal_provision": "The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.",
"alert_other_countries": null,
"product_production_date": null,
"product_packaging_description": "Respiratory protective face mask in white and blue packaging with 'KN95' printed in red, pack of 10"
}Record 4rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2019-11-29
{
"rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/393894",
"alert_date": "2019-11-29",
"alert_type": [
"Injuries"
],
"alert_group": "Professional",
"alert_level": "Serious risk",
"alert_number": "A12/1792/19",
"product_name": "SWG 0, SWG 1, SWG 2, SWG 3",
"product_type": "Lift drive",
"alert_country": "Germany",
"product_brand": "SLC Sautter Lift Components GmbH & Co. KG",
"product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/49119",
"product_barcode": null,
"product_country": "Germany",
"measures_country": [
"Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures",
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks"
],
"product_category": "Machinery",
"technical_defect": "Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other\nCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks\nDate of entry into force: Unknown",
"alert_description": "The bolted connection of the worm gear (6 nuts) may be defective which can cause the worm gear to disconnect from the drive shaft.",
"modification_date": null,
"product_model_type": "SWG0, SWG1, SWG2, SWG3",
"product_recall_url": null,
"product_counterfeit": "No",
"product_description": "This is a lift drive with a worm gear (lift gearing mechanism).",
"product_recall_code": null,
"oecd_portal_category": "84000000 - Tool storage / Workshop aids",
"product_batch_number": null,
"product_other_images": null,
"risk_legal_provision": "This could lead to the lift cabin moving uncontrollably, increasing the risk of an accident. \r\n\r\nThe product does not comply with the requirements of the Product Safety Act in conjunction with the 12th Product Safety Ordinance.",
"alert_other_countries": [
"Poland",
"Slovenia"
],
"product_production_date": null,
"product_packaging_description": null
}Record 5rapex_url: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/ · alert_date: 2018-03-23
{
"rapex_url": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/304873",
"alert_date": "2018-03-23",
"alert_type": [
"Burns",
"Choking",
"Cuts",
"Electric shock"
],
"alert_group": "Consumer",
"alert_level": "Serious risk",
"alert_number": "A12/0418/18",
"product_name": null,
"product_type": "Table lamp",
"alert_country": "Croatia",
"product_brand": "Vidik",
"product_image": "https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/91945",
"product_barcode": null,
"product_country": "People's Republic of China",
"measures_country": [
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer) Destruction of the product",
"Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market"
],
"product_category": "Lighting equipment",
"technical_defect": "Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer\nCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market\nDate of entry into force: 31/01/2018\n\nType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer\nCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product\nDate of entry into force: 31/01/2018",
"alert_description": "The lamp does not have a transformer or converter. A child could touch the metal parts under high voltage and receive an electric shock.",
"modification_date": null,
"product_model_type": "DY15446; Code: 16651",
"product_recall_url": null,
"product_counterfeit": "No",
"product_description": "Table lamp for children with a stand in the shape of bear. \r\nThe lamp is white and packed in a cardboard box.",
"product_recall_code": null,
"oecd_portal_category": "78000000 - Electrical Supplies",
"product_batch_number": "3850330045809",
"product_other_images": [
"https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/91946"
],
"risk_legal_provision": "The lamp bulb is easily accessible and touching it when is hot it may cause burns.\r\n\r\nThe lamp is not sufficiently stable and does not have sufficient mechanical strength. It can be easily broken exposing users to small pieces. As a consequence, this might lead to risk of cuts and choking.\r\n\r\nThe product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60598.",
"alert_other_countries": [
"Bulgaria"
],
"product_production_date": null,
"product_packaging_description": null
}Live sample captured at profiling time — values may have changed upstream.
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