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 | — |
| 114.8% | 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 | — |
| 14.5% | 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 | — |
| 153.4% | 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: 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."
}Live sample captured at profiling time — values may have changed upstream.
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