JAHARP2020-1 Newsletter 

JAHARP2020-1 performed documentary checks and tests on consumer products to assess their safety and compliance with the European legislation. We are investigating 26 gas cooking hobs, and the Specific Absorption Rate of 30 models of connected portable devices.

JAHARP2020-3 Newsletter

JAHARP2020-3 chose specific product categories and performed documentary checks and tests to assess their safety and compliance with the European legislation. We are checking 28 gas-fired space heaters, and 120 USB chargers.

The EU co-funded Joint Market Surveillance Action on Harmonised Products – JAHARP18 has come to an end.

PROSAFE Press Release | 14 September 2022

EEPLIANT 3 Newsletter 2021 [Maltese version]

Joint Market Surveillance Action 2016 on Product Safety 

Layman's Report | Updated October 2019

The Technical Regulations Division of the MCCAA, has issued the following recalls and warnings: 

01 March 2023: Product recall of USB Charger

16 February 2023: Product recall of baby costume: Nebeans Captain America

01 June 2022: Product recall of Mushroom Baby Teether/ Pacifier

07 January 2022: Product recall of several toys

31 May 2021: Product recall - ‘HEROISK’ and ‘TALRIKA’ plates, bowls, and mugs

31 May 2021: Product recall - Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets

02 March 2021: Product recall - BAGHERA Plastic toy plane

02 March 2021: Recall notice - British design BS extension cable

23 December 2020: Product recall of Rexoguard antibacterial and household disinfectant (MT)

05 February 2020: ‘DIY Slime’ recalled from the local market

19 November 2019: PRODUCT RECALL: Peeled Broad Beans in 450g packs of the brand ‘Mill-Kċina taz-Zija’

13 August 2019: The MCCAA imposes an immediate ban on pesticide Chlorpyrifos 

24 June 2019: Check your domestic gas regulators 

03 June 2019: REMINDER: Unsafe swimming floats withdrawn from the local market

03 June 2019: PRODUCT RECALL - Dunlop Travel Hair Dryer 1200W

03 June 2019: ‘SIMBA’ Space Gas Heaters Model NY-F138

20 May 2019: Product Warning Statement - Oyster DuoFix i-Size base

18 April 2019: Fisher Price Rock ‘N Play Sleeper Recall

16 April 2019: Safety of Gas Cylinders, Related Accessories and Gaseous Appliances

02 April 2019: Cot mattress safety

15 March 2019: Baby products which pose a serious risk

09 January 2019: Withdrawal of an unsafe toy from the local market

07 January 2019: Unsafe juicer bottles can scald you

10 September 2018: Laser pointers found on the local market

20 August 2018: Barrel-O-Slime: Dangerous for children

27 July 2018: Product 'Superglue' withdrawn

26 June 2018: Novelty lighters withdrawn from the local market

30 January 2018: Unsafe swimming floats withdrawn from the local market

Contact Us

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Feel free to send us an email - marketsurveillance@mccaa.org.mt or give us a call at +356 23952000.