Filtering out dangerous products – Hungary ranks sixth in the EU ranking

Safety Gate is a rapid alert system operated by the European Union that enables the rapid sharing of information on dangerous non-food products between member states. Thanks to this, national authorities – including the Hungarian market surveillance authorities – are able to intervene quickly to protect consumers.

51% of the Hungarian alerts submitted in 2025 concerned cosmetics, which were classified as dangerous due to the presence of BMHCA, which has been banned since March 2022. The toxic substance BMHCA can cause skin sensitization, damage the reproductive system and the health of unborn children. This was followed by decorative lighting chains (22%), which posed a risk of electric shock and burns.

Toys came in third place (14.5%), where easily detachable parts or, in the case of fibrous plush toys, access to the fibrous filling could pose a choking hazard. The electrical appliances affected by the notification, such as hair dryers, extension cords and USB chargers, were banned due to the risk of electric shock and burns.

The examination of products from third countries is a high priority of the 7-point consumer protection action plan announced last autumn. The NKFH and the government agencies under its professional guidance will continue to act decisively for consumer safety and will take the necessary official measures to remove dangerous products from the market.
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