By Mark Buckingham, recall advisor According to our latest European product recall index report, the overall number of recall events in Europe fell 8.8% in the third quarter, compared to Q2. The pharmaceutical sector experienced the greatest decline, registering 25.0% fewer events. This was followed by medical device (at 10.2%), food and beverage (at 10.0%), […]

By Chris Occleshaw, recall consultant Even as many countries eased pandemic-related restrictions, recent events have introduced a new host of challenges and risks for the five key industries surveyed in our latest edition of the European Recall Index report. Our report includes analysis of recall data from Q1 2022 across 5 key industries: automotive, consumer product, food […]

LONDON 9 March 2022 – Sedgwick’s latest report reveals that across seven key industries, the number of product recalls in Europe increased by 25.5% in 2021, compared to 2020. The latest ‘State of the Nation Recall Index report’ reveals a total of 9,415 recall events, a 7.4% increase on 2019’s annual figure, and a return to pre-pandemic levels. The […]

By Mark Buckingham, recall advisor With toys, clothing, medicine, motor parts and food all being pirated, the public is facing a growing global health risk when it comes to counterfeit products. Whilst fake goods often seem like an attractive bargain, they can be dangerous and hold links with organised crime. It is now estimated that 6.8% […]