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Compliance Glossary

RAPEX / Safety Gate

EU rapid alert system for dangerous products

Clear definitions for marketplaces, manufacturers, and importers.

What it means

RAPEX (Rapid Exchange of Information System), renamed Safety Gate in 2023, is the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. National authorities report products that pose a risk to health and safety. Weekly published reports lead to recalls, sales bans, and listing removals on online marketplaces. For Amazon sellers, Safety Gate is one of the most frequent sources of enforcement actions.