The system covers dangerous non-food products intended for consumers (e.g. a toy, a cosmetic product, clothing, childcare products) and for professionals, which pose a serious risk to their health and safety, such as risks of injuries, chemical risks, etc. The system also includes alerts concerning products that pose other indirect hazards to consumers and the environment caused by the presence of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants that can contaminate soil and water.

Source: http://europa.eu/