Press releases

Today’s decisions by the European Commission against Apple and Meta for non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) are good news for consumers to enjoy more of the potential benefits of this crucial law since it entered into application a year ago.

Statistics published today in the EU’s alert system for dangerous non-food products report (Safety Gate) highlight the importance of market surveillance and the pressing need to fill regulatory loopholes. Member States’ authorities made a record-high 4,137 notifications to the Safety Gate in 2024, representing nearly a 50% increase compared to 2022.

Today, European Institutions reached a landmark agreement to overhaul EU toy safety rules. BEUC welcomes this new milestone which will make toys safer and provide authorities with new tools to protect children against unsafe toys.

Today, the European Commission and the network of consumer protection authorities (CPC-Network) announced a coordinated action against Swedish video games developer Star Stable for suspected infringements on EU consumer law. The action is coordinated by the Swedish and Norwegian consumer authorities. BEUC welcomes this action, yet more needs to still must be done to ensure safe gaming environments for all.