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EU Imports: Just 0.0082% Inspected, Safety Concerns Rise

8/31/2025

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A European Commission report indicates that only 0.0082% of imports were inspected in the EU in 2024.
China was the leading source of rejected items, mainly healthcare products, with 82% of refusals tied to low-value imports.
The report points out significant inspection rate disparities among member states, raising compliance and safety concerns.
Reforms aim to improve customs controls, but advocates stress the need for uniform application to ensure effectiveness.

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Story summary

A European Commission report indicates that only 0.0082% of imports were inspected in the EU in 2024.
China was the leading source of rejected items, mainly healthcare products, with 82% of refusals tied to low-value imports.
The report points out significant inspection rate disparities among member states, raising compliance and safety concerns.
Reforms aim to improve customs controls, but advocates stress the need for uniform application to ensure effectiveness.