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ZCK01 Recalls Kesyup Mattresses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Mattress Flammability

The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.

States’ Nonconformity with Federal Measurements Creates “Barrels” of Compliance Costs

Many states levy taxes on liquids on a per-barrel basis. However, some states define a “barrel” differently than the standard measurement. The landscape of unharmonious units creates complexity and compliance costs for businesses that must

The Irish Data Protection Commission fines Google EUR 403 000 000 following Inquiry into Google’s processing of location data

Official European data-protection publication. Check the original jurisdiction, facts and applicable obligations.

TikTok Shop US site, what's next is not just traffic

TikTok Shop's US site is still growing, but the platform's operating logic has become increasingly clear: creators and content remain the core of transactions, while the importance of product authenticity, content compliance, and fulfillment capability is also continuously rising. For Chinese sellers, what is truly wor

Exploring the evolution of the cyber threat landscape: How dependencies weaken our digital resilience

Official EU cybersecurity publication for product, website and workplace security. Check the original technical scope, jurisdiction and applicability.

"One investment, gains across the board": TikTok 2026 Open-Loop E-commerce Summit opens new paths to growth

Advertising with strategy, attribution with method, compliance with a foundation

Demand for trade defence action, EU commitment to tackle unfair trade remain strong in 2025

Strong demand for trade defence action continued in 2025, with the European Commission again opening an above-average number of investigations, reveals a new report.

Commission imposes provisional safeguard measures on imports of grain-oriented electrical steel

Today, the European Commission imposed provisional safeguard measures on imports of grain-oriented electrical steel products, in the form of tariff-rate quotas coupled with price thresholds.

Esjay US Recalls Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violates Small Parts Ban

The recalled toy violates the small parts ban because the product is for children under three years of age and the red knobs can detach, posing a deadly choking hazard.

Colerinsec Recalls Jerify Magnetic Stick Figure Toy Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys

The magnetic humanoid toy Sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they can liberate loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract ea

Char-Broil-Recalls-Bistro-Pro-Electric-Grills-Due-to-Risk-of-Electric-Shock

The grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.

Customs Notice 26-22: Amendment to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff – United Kingdom

Official customs notice. Date is the source-listed update date, not necessarily initial publication or entry into force. Check the original for applicable requirements.

Helping SMEs Protect Brands and Designs in Latin America and the Caribbean

Online processing, applications, fees, and learning announcements for the WIPO Madrid trademark system. Check the original text's effective date and scope of application; actual processing shall be carried out according to the requirements of the relevant institution.

Customs Notice 26-24: Partners in Protection (PIP) Exemption of the Requirement for Third-Party Air Carriers Transporting Goods Under the Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program.

Official customs notice. Date is the source-listed update date, not necessarily initial publication or entry into force. Check the original for applicable requirements.

2026 Update of the EU Control List of Dual-Use Items

On 14 September 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the EU dual-use export control list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2021/821.

Commission presents EU-Ecuador Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) to Council

Today, the Commission presented its proposal on the EU-Ecuador Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) to the Council for its signature and conclusion.

The European Commission launches public consultation on VAT and the Circular Economy

This consultation invites stakeholders to propose changes to the VAT rules so that they better support circular business models.

Maastricht university receives EU Customs Certificate of Recognition

The European Commission is pleased to announce that the Customs & International Supply Chain Taxation specialisation within Maastricht University’s Master’s programme in International & European Tax Law has been awarded the EU Customs Certi

Commission launches consultation on the first review of the International Procurement Instrument

Today, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the first review of the International Procurement Instrument (IPI).

One Year of eMadrid

Online processing, applications, fees, and learning announcements for the WIPO Madrid trademark system. Check the original text's effective date and scope of application; actual processing shall be carried out according to the requirements of the relevant institution.

EU welcomes Cambodia to WTO appeal arrangement

The EU welcomes Cambodia’s decision to join the Multi-party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) for WTO members, contributing to efforts to uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system.

IFN 14-26: Cargo Scheduling Policy update – Recurring appointments

Date of publication: 07 September 2026 Attention Importers, brokers, operators of approved arrangement sites and biosecurity entry points managing goods subject to imported food inspection who requested or have been approved for a recurring

Signing of tax pact with Slovenia marks new Hong Kong milestone in expanding international tax co-operation with 60th tax pact signed (with photos)

Temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax

Official customs notice. Date is the source-listed update date, not necessarily initial publication or entry into force. Check the original for applicable requirements.