The scope of RAPEX covers dangerous non-food products intended for consumers (e.g. a toy, a cosmetic, clothing) and for professionals (e.g. a power drill, a machine, a construction product) which pose a serious risk to the health and safety of consumers (risks of injuries, chemical risks, etc.), as well as to various public interests, such as 'environment' (risk for trees, water, air, soil, etc. from dangerous chemicals contained in a product), 'health and safety at the workplace' and 'public security'.
RAPEX hõlmab ohtlikke toiduks mittekasutatavaid tooteid, mis on mõeldud tavatarbijatele (nt mänguasjad, kosmeetikatooted, riided) ja spetsialistidele (nt elektritrellid, masinad, ehitustooted) ning mis kujutavad endast tõsist riski tarbijate tervisele ja ohutusele (vigastuste risk, keemiline risk jne) ja mitmesugustele avalikele huvidele, nt keskkonnale (tootes sisalduvatest ohtlikest kemikaalidest tulenev risk puudele, veele, õhule, mullale jne), töötervishoiule ja -ohutusele ja avalikule julgeolekule.