Australia Sees 14.3% Drop in Product Recalls in H1 2025
Australia has seen a significant drop in product recalls in the first half of 2025, with a 14.3% decrease compared to the latter half of 2024. This positive trend is attributed to new regulations and improved procedures across various sectors.
The food and drink sector contributed to this decline with a notable 17.5% reduction in recalls. Similarly, the pharmaceutical sector saw an 18.4% decrease, and the medical device sector experienced a 6.1% reduction. However, the consumer products sector bucked this trend, showing a slight increase of 2.8%.
The automotive industry also played a significant role in this reduction, with a substantial 30.7% decrease in recalls, from 163 in the first half of 2024 to 113 in the first half of 2025. Overall, there were 394 recalls in the first half of 2025, down from 460 in the second half of 2024.
These improvements are largely due to new cybersecurity rules for smart devices, expanded producer responsibilities for batteries and other consumer goods under the NSW Product Lifecycle Responsibility Act, and enhanced procedures for recalls and adverse-event reporting implemented by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. Despite the slight increase in the consumer products sector, the overall reduction in recalls indicates a safer environment for Australian consumers.
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