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  • Press release

Cosmetics top the list of products posing a health risk

In 2023, cosmetics was the most frequent type of product notified as posing a health risk, according to Safety Gate, the European rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. Last year marked the highest amount of alerts recorded since the system was launched in 2003.

  • News article

New plan to manage climate risks in Europe

The Commission has presented steps to manage climate risks in Europe that set out how the EU and its countries can implement policies that save lives, cut costs, and protect prosperity. This follows the most recent scientific advice and responds to many Europeans' concerns.