Press Release: Stronger customs controls and cooperation on product compliance needed to better protect EU citizens and businesses
- Recognition of Challenges: A European Commission report acknowledges the efforts of customs authorities in controlling product compliance at the EU’s external borders while highlighting the need for improved customs controls and cooperation, particularly in response to the rapid growth of e-commerce and the associated risks of non-compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Proposed EU Customs Reform: The report outlines the proposed EU Customs Reform, which aims to establish a new EU Customs Authority and Data Hub to enhance risk management and collaboration between customs and market surveillance authorities. This reform is intended to modernize enforcement of product compliance rules and address the challenges posed by the increasing volume of online imports.
- Focus on Digitalization and Uniform Standards: Emphasizing the importance of digitalization, the report highlights efforts to streamline communication between customs and market surveillance authorities. By applying uniform rules across all products, regardless of origin, the EU aims to ensure consumer safety, promote fair competition, and create a more secure online shopping environment, ultimately enhancing trust in the Single Market.
Source ec.europa.eu
About the report
- Overview of Product Compliance Controls: The report evaluates the statistical data submitted by EU Member States regarding customs and market surveillance authorities’ controls on product compliance at external borders, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1020.
- Comparative Analysis: It provides a three-year comparison of key compliance indicators—interventions, suspensions, and refusals—offering insights into trends and performance variations at both EU and national levels.
- In-Depth Refusal Analysis: The report includes a detailed examination of product refusals, highlighting the reasons behind these decisions and identifying areas for improvement in compliance enforcement across the EU market.
Source op.europa.eu
European Commission: Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union, Report on controls on products entering the EU market with regard to product compliance in 2024, Publications Office of the European Union, 2025, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2778/4250149
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