Product recalls in Australia fell 14.3% in the first half of 2025 compared with the second half of last year, a new report shows. Sedgwick’s latest Australian Product Safety and Recall Index found 394 recalls between January and June, down from 460 in the second half H2 2024. Related: Sedgwick: European Product Recalls Surged in First Half of 2025The index provides insights into regulatory developments that shaped the first half of the year and what product safety stakeholders should expect moving forward. In the first six months, several sectors saw regulatory changes that brought Australia more in line with other major economies. In the food sector, the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct became mandatory in April and now carries penalties for noncompliance, including fines up to $10 million or 10% of company turnover.