Guardia Civil seizes over 370 unsafe electronic devices from two stores in Tenerife
The Guardia Civil has confiscated more than 370 electronic devices from two well-known shops in Tenerife after detecting serious labelling and safety irregularities that could pose a risk to consumers.
Officers from the Fiscal and Border Patrol (PAFIF) of Santa Cruz de Tenerife carried out inspections at the two premises as part of their ongoing checks on compliance with product safety and European Union regulations.
During the operation, agents seized a wide range of electronic items, including torches, digital thermometers, and virtual reality glasses, all of which failed to meet the mandatory CE marking and labelling standards required for sale within the EU.
The absence of proper certification indicates that the products may not have undergone the necessary safety checks and could therefore present a danger to users.
In total, 246 devices were confiscated from one shop and 131 from the other, amounting to 377 items with an estimated retail value of more than €3,600.
Authorities reminded retailers that selling unapproved or incorrectly labelled products constitutes a serious offence under Law 21/1992 of 16 July on Industry, with potential fines of up to €60,000.
The Guardia Civil continues to monitor the sale of imported goods across the islands, particularly in businesses that deal with electronic and household items, to ensure that all products available to consumers comply with EU safety requirements.
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