In 2025, Swedish customs stopped 700,000 products that did not meet European requirements.
92% confidence
EconomySweden
Omissions
The original Tullverket press release specifies that the figure is 'drygt 700 000' (just over 700,000), not exactly 700,000, though this is a minor rounding difference.
The products stopped are described by Tullverket as 'farliga föremål' (dangerous objects/products), which is a narrower category than the more general 'did not meet European requirements.' However, Tullverket's market surveillance mandate is specifically to enforce EU product safety regulations (CE marking, REACH, GPSD, etc.), so the two descriptions are functionally equivalent in this context.
Of the 700,000+ products stopped, approximately 500,000 were destroyed, which the MEP did not mention and which adds relevant context about the severity of non-compliance.
The press release is dated 2025-12-09, so the data covers the full year 2025 and was available well before the session date of 2026-05-20.
Sources
PrimaryTullverket (Swedish Customs) — Press releasesAv 1,7 miljoner kontrollerade artiklar stoppades drygt 700 000 och en halv miljon av dessa förstördes, vilket är ett rekord. 2025-12-09.
SecondaryVia TT (Swedish wire service) — Tullverket press release700 000 farliga föremål stoppade av Tullverket under 2025. Kopierade delar till rulltrappor och farliga barnlampor är bara några av de farliga föremål som Tullverket stoppat under 2025.
SecondarySveriges Radio (Swedish Public Radio)Hittills i år har Tullverket kontrollerat ungefär 1,7 miljoner varor som var på väg in i Sverige. De stoppade runt 700 000 varor och förstörde en halv miljon.