Currently, federal layoffs, slower inspections and weakened law enforcement in the United States are leading to rapid changes in the regulatory environment in areas such as products, food, automobiles and medical devices. Business leaders need to closely monitor policy adjustments to maintain compliance, while ensuring strict due diligence to avoid damaging brand reputation due to recall or claim incidents. With the rise in supply chain costs and tariff adjustments, the number of recalls in industries such as consumer goods has soared, increasing by 24.8% year-on-year in the first quarter, and litigation risks have also risen accordingly. Enterprises must establish a complete product life cycle and recall plan, clearly define the responsibilities of each link, and prevent trust crises caused by communication or execution errors.
Although regulations in the United States may be relaxed, the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) in international markets such as the European Union is still strictly enforced and applies to all products sold in Europe, including online goods. GPSR has expanded the scope of security assessment and set different compliance standards for each link of the supply chain. If a company initiates a recall in the EU market, it may also need to take simultaneous actions in the United States to maintain its brand image. Unified internal recall standards and clear cross-market communication strategies are of vital importance, especially when facing class-action lawsuits or consumer claims.
Despite the increased regulatory uncertainty in the United States, enterprises still need to adhere to strict recall and claim management processes and avoid lowering review standards to save costs. For instance, repairing or replacing products may be more economical than a complete recall, but if the new parts do not meet the standards, it may trigger secondary risks. No matter how policies change, enterprises should rely on mature recall and incident response plans to ensure product quality and consumer trust, thereby developing steadily in a complex environment.
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