2026 State of the Nation Recall Index:
Essential insight and analysis for mitigating recall risk

Sedgwick’s Australian 2026 State of the Nation Recall Index report is here – providing manufacturers, suppliers and retailers with vital and unbiased perspectives on past, present and future recall data and product safety trends.
 
In addition to offering a comprehensive year-in-review of 2025 recall data, the Index also shares key insights and guidance into the economic, regulatory and legal developments shaping product safety across five key industries: automotive, food and drink, pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer products.
 
Discover why product safety actions across Australian industries fell 3% in 2025.
 
Product recalls are one of the toughest tests of corporate leadership. As supply chains become more diverse, and regulatory environments more complex, companies face increased liability and exposure.
 
Download your copy now and discover why the Index has established itself as the essential ‘go-to’ guide for product safety and risk mitigation in more than 100 countries.
 

Download and discover:

  • Top causes of recalls across five key industries: Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Automotive, Food and Beverage, and Consumer Products
  • How regulators are strengthening oversight across the full product lifecycle — from design and marketing to post-market performance and recalls
  • Why digital technologies, AI, and data-driven products are becoming central to product safety risk and regulatory enforcement across industries
  • A comprehensive review of the latest product safety data, insights, and predictions for 2026, including an analysis of the emerging threats fuelling Australian product recall activity
About Sedgwick Brand Protection

Trusted by the world’s leading brands and most relied on businesses, Sedgwick brand protection is the market-leading provider of best practice product recall and remediation solutions.

With a 30-year track record of successfully protecting businesses, their customers and our environment, we’ve managed more than 8,000 of the most sensitive and time critical product recall programs, spanning 150+ countries and 50+ languages.