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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Possibility of Asbestos Contamination in Cosmetics; Former Saleswoman with Mesothelioma Recognized as Work-related Injury

The Sendai Labor Standards Inspection Office has recognized a former cosmetics saleswoman's death from malignant pleural mesothelioma as work-related due to possible asbestos contamination in the cosmetics she sold.

Mar 23 • 07:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Unsafe to eat' warning as 9 food items withdrawn - possible mouse contamination

The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall for nine MOMA Foods products due to potential mouse contamination.

Mar 22 • 15:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Popular Labubu-style toy urgently recalled over 'serious' health risk

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent recall of a counterfeit Labubu-style toy due to serious health risks associated with the product.

Mar 22 • 09:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Experts link solar fire to poor installation, substandard products

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria attributes fire incidents involving solar energy systems to issues related to installation quality and component standards.

Mar 19 • 17:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

They Begin to Dismantle the Crucial Gariūnai Viaduct: Announcing Traffic Changes and Proposed Alternative Routes

The Gariūnai Viaduct in Vilnius, which is crucial for traffic, is set for reconstruction involving the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a new one that meets modern safety standards.

Mar 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two new average speed control zones begin operations near Riga ring road in Ogre

Two new average speed control zones have started operating on the Riga ring road near Ogre, aimed at monitoring vehicle speed and various compliance standards.

Mar 19 • 07:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Serious deficiencies in fire safety at Stuðlar

A report reveals serious deficiencies in fire safety measures at the Stuðlar treatment facility, raising concerns about safety for its vulnerable residents.

Mar 18 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Martti Martinson: the development environment for youth must always be safe

Martti Martinson emphasizes the importance of ensuring a safe developmental environment for youths, addressing concerning behaviors of professionals in youth work.

Mar 18 • 10:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘○○drugs ○○μg/L consumption’... Establishing criteria for 'drug driving' like drunk driving

Concerns about drug driving are escalating following incidents like a crash involving a Porsche in Seoul, prompting authorities to develop scientific standards for enforcing drug driving regulations.

Mar 18 • 03:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Could you find this item at home? Its use may be dangerous

Tukes warns that many homes in Finland contain old items that do not meet current safety standards, potentially posing health risks.

Mar 17 • 13:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NEMSA and REAN partner to boost renewable energy compliance

Nigeria's NEMSA and REAN are partnering to enhance safety and compliance in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector amidst electricity shortages.

Mar 16 • 19:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Cuttack to Kolkata... The fires in these hospitals have claimed hundreds of lives, know about 6 major 'fire incidents'

A devastating fire at the ICU of a government medical college in Cuttack, Odisha, claimed at least ten lives and has reignited concerns over hospital safety standards in India.

Mar 16 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Urgent product recalls at Asda, Farmfoods and Argos over safety fears

The Food Standards Agency has issued urgent product recalls for certain items sold at Asda, Farmfoods, and Argos due to safety concerns including allergen risks and potential fire hazards.

Mar 15 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Urgent product recalls issued in March with perfumes, appliances and toys posing risks

UK shoppers are warned to stop using various recalled products, including celebrity fragrances and children’s toys, due to safety risks identified by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Mar 15 • 02:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Accident during Transport: Why Only Wheelchair Users? Can Safety and Convenience Coexist?

A recent investigation highlights the alarming prevalence of fatal accidents involving wheelchair users during transport, prompting calls for improved safety regulations and equipment standards.

Mar 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DVLA eyesight rules for UK drivers who need glasses

The DVLA is reminding UK drivers who need glasses to wear them at all times while driving to comply with legal eyesight standards.

Mar 13 • 01:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Investigation: Millennium not safe - purchased anyway

An investigation reveals that the Millennium journal system, criticized for failing to meet patient safety standards, was approved by the IT procurers of Region Skåne despite not fulfilling all necessary EU compliance requirements.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Mother's warning after son fell five floors to his death

A mother warns about safety standards after her son died from a fall due to inadequate railings in a high-rise building.

Mar 10 • 16:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Eggs will 'stay fresher longer' if UK households start storing them like Americans

UK households are encouraged to refrigerate eggs to extend their freshness, aligning with American egg storage practices.

Mar 10 • 11:49 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Min Doktor receives a written warning after review

The Swedish healthcare regulatory body has issued a warning to the telemedicine company Min Doktor due to failures in patient care standards by one of its service providers, Blodtrycksdoktorn.

Mar 10 • 11:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The price of cheap electronics: looks like the original but could burn down your home

A significant proportion of cheap electronics and toys sold in the EU do not meet safety standards, posing serious risks to consumers.

Mar 9 • 11:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Drivers are facing a challenge - very soon the important Gariūnai viaduct will begin to be dismantled

The Gariūnai viaduct near Vilnius is set for dismantling and reconstruction to meet modern traffic safety and load-bearing standards due to growing transportation demands.

Mar 9 • 06:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW Health continues to use machine known to produce inaccurate results to test child blood lead levels

NSW Health is under scrutiny for using a testing machine that may yield inaccurate results when measuring blood lead levels in children, leading to public concern regarding health safety standards.

Mar 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province supports distribution of 'imperfect agricultural products', the first in the nation... 'Please call them valuable agricultural products'

Gyeonggi Province has launched a distribution support program for 'valuable agricultural products', which are those that do not meet grading standards or have surface defects due to agricultural disasters but are still consumable.

Mar 8 • 01:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry says that elderly home that collapsed in BH was under action since 2017, violated TAC and was 'unsanitary' and 'irregular'

The Public Ministry announced that an elderly care facility in Belo Horizonte, which collapsed, had been flagged for multiple irregularities since 2017 and was deemed unsanitary.

Mar 6 • 21:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara Fire Service, NMDPRA Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Safety

The Kwara State Fire Service has partnered with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to improve safety standards and compliance in the state.

Mar 3 • 16:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

US fighter jet crashes in Kuwait

A US F-15 fighter jet has crashed in Kuwait, raising concerns about safety and aviation standards.

Mar 2 • 18:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Of the 5,000 inspections of places in the center, less than half pass controls for failing to meet minimum fire safety standards

In Guayaquil, recent fire incidents have raised concerns over the safety compliance of mixed-use buildings, where living spaces and storage are combined, with less than half of inspected premises meeting fire safety regulations.

Mar 2 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government prohibits the sale of a canned palm heart brand; see which one

The Brazilian government has banned the sale of the Palmito Lemos brand due to lack of sanitary licensing and compliance with production standards.

Mar 2 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

AD FEATURE: Window cleaner's life-changing injuries show the danger of working near live electricity

A window cleaner's severe injuries from a high-voltage shock have sparked a campaign for improved safety standards in the cleaning industry.

Mar 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Scrap" masquerades as used cars. EU regulations will tighten practices

New EU regulations are set to impose stricter standards on the sale and operation of used cars, contributing to the concerns about quality and safety.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VMVT suspended the operation of a fast-food restaurant: supplied food without running water

Lithuania's VMVT has suspended a fast-food restaurant's operations due to a lack of running water, compromising hygiene standards.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Investigation Report on Wall Collapse Points to Design and Construction Issues in Osan City

An investigation into a wall collapse in Osan City reveals failures in design, construction, and maintenance, with city officials emphasizing these issues following the tragedy.

Feb 27 • 05:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Notice] The Han River Bus, which started operations after receiving ‘safety inspections’ for 2 ships... even that has ‘malfunctions’

The Han River Bus, which recently commenced operations after undergoing safety inspections, is already facing issues with malfunctions despite being declared compliant with safety standards.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening Standards for Emergency Room Specialists ... 1 Specialist for Every 5,000 Patients in Regional Centers

To enhance the capacity for severe and emergency patient care, new standards for staffing and facilities in regional and local emergency medical centers are being implemented.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Childcare centres face funding cuts after missing safety benchmarks

Nine childcare services in Australia could face funding cuts after failing to meet government safety standards.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decree allows fish trade at Feira do Praeirinho after bans in Cuiabá

Cuiabá's traditional Feira do Praeirinho can now legally sell fish after a new decree was published, setting health and safety standards for vendors.

Feb 25 • 15:16 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

66 vessels cannot sail due to inadequate inspection of lifeboats

A total of 66 vessels have been grounded as their lifeboats failed to meet inspection standards.

Feb 24 • 21:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Garching-Hochbrück: Customs seizes 15 tons of bedding

Customs in Garching-Hochbrück has seized a truckload of potentially dangerous and counterfeit bedding from Turkey, which violated trademark rights and safety standards.

Feb 24 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Beauty brand recalls product from shelves after failing safety tests

The beauty brand Hello Sunday has recalled an eye cream due to failing safety tests that indicate it may not provide adequate sun protection.

Feb 24 • 11:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano market fire: REAN urges caution, probes solar battery explosion claims

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria calls for caution regarding the recent Kano market fire, which is speculated to be linked to a solar battery explosion, while an investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

China plans to ban open steering wheels.. what does this mean for the automotive world?

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a draft amendment to safety standards for steering wheels in vehicles, likely ending the use of open or aircraft-like steering wheels in the Chinese market starting January 1, 2027.

Feb 21 • 14:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Do you have this product from Biedronka? It has just been recalled due to a 'defect'

Biedronka has announced the recall of a thermal jug due to a construction defect affecting its safety standards.

Feb 21 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: customer finds larvae inside snack at bus station eatery in São Paulo

A customer discovered larvae inside a snack sold by a bus station eatery in Sorocaba, SP, raising concerns about food safety standards.

Feb 20 • 16:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Investigating Ajit Dada's Death...,' says Anand Paranjape

Political leaders in Maharashtra are demanding a CBI investigation into the accident involving VSR company, urging transparency for the public and the Nationalist Congress Party.

Feb 20 • 10:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Aaj Tak Impact: Raid on Company Packing Poha While Sitting on a Heap, License Suspended

The license of Avinash Industries in Chhattisgarh has been suspended due to violations of food safety standards after an inspection revealed unsanitary working conditions for employees.

Feb 20 • 10:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Safety alert issued for travel electronic over 'serious' fire risk

The UK government has issued a safety alert for a travel adapter manufactured by Decqle, warning it poses a serious fire risk due to non-compliance with safety standards.

Feb 19 • 14:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Open AI, Make the Code Public: PM Modi's Direct Message to Tech Companies

During the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for transparency in AI development and the importance of open-sourced code to benefit the youth and ensure safety.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 19, 2026

A gas leak at a mine in Nigeria has left at least 33 miners dead and raised concerns about mining safety standards in the region.

Feb 19 • 07:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Victim filmed bus with a tire before accident that left 7 dead on BR-153: ‘May God protect us’

A tragic bus accident on BR-153, which killed seven people, was foreshadowed by a victim's video showing the bus traveling with faulty tires just hours before the incident.

Feb 18 • 22:16 UTC

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