Dangerous cosmetics recalled in the EU
Cosmetics reported through Safety Gate, the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products – mostly because they contain prohibited or restricted substances.
5,563 alerts since 2015
Most frequently reported substances
BYPHASSE – Soin des cheveux - Masque kératine - keratin hair Mask - Soin régénérant - Cheveux secs - Dry Hair22 November 2022 · A12/01661/22 · Notified by: France · Hair maskThe product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) (measured values: up to 0.005% by weight) as well as a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI) (measured values: up to 0.00195% by weight in total), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert → CHAT D'OR – Versales Diamond17 November 2022 · A12/0424/19 · Notified by: Czechia · PerfumeThe perfume contains the fragrances benzyl salicylate and alpha-isomethyl ionone (measured values: 0.011 % and 0.002 % by weight, respectively).
Official alert → Urtekram – All-over wash - No Perfume Baby17 November 2022 · A12/1113/19 · Notified by: Finland · Baby all-over washThe product contains aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (measured value: 31000 cfu/g)
Official alert → Rasasi – Blue lady15 November 2022 · A12/01627/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → Bahrain pearl14 November 2022 · A12/01617/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → Musk sweet parfum special8 November 2022 · A12/01590/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → Romance for men8 November 2022 · A12/01589/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → Oud dinar8 November 2022 · A12/01588/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → Bijou8 November 2022 · A12/01587/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → Attar mubakhar8 November 2022 · A12/01585/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → luscious intense8 November 2022 · A12/01584/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → ABAQ pomegranate musk8 November 2022 · A12/01583/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → Gold patchouli woods8 November 2022 · A12/01582/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → Vanilla musk perfume8 November 2022 · A12/01580/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → Powder musk8 November 2022 · A12/01579/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → MGA LOL SURPRISE! 18 Pieces Nail Set8 November 2022 · A12/01562/22 · Notified by: Austria · Nail varnishThe product contains methylisothiazolinone, which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with methylisothiazolinone can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert → Lapidus pour homme7 November 2022 · A12/01560/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → Romance7 November 2022 · A12/01558/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → Jiwar7 November 2022 · A12/01559/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → Chastity7 November 2022 · A12/01557/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → al wisam pour homme7 November 2022 · A12/01556/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → TURN OUT EDITION7 November 2022 · A12/01551/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → DABUR, Formerly Organic Root Stimulator – Olive Oil ORS Hair Relaxer4 November 2022 · A12/00445/22 · Notified by: Sweden · Hair lotionAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Official alert → Emotion28 October 2022 · A12/01525/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → Chastity pour homme28 October 2022 · A12/01524/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → Ruh Alteeb27 October 2022 · A12/01523/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC or Lyral), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert → hawas for him27 October 2022 · A12/01522/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → Oud al shahamah27 October 2022 · A12/01521/22 · Notified by: Sweden · PerfumeAccording to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → LAZELL® parfums – LPNF PINK27 October 2022 · A12/01507/22 · Notified by: Czechia · Perfume According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert → MARIE LAURENT ML – Crema Viso NUTRIENTE Avena & Cera D'Api 25 October 2022 · A12/01506/22 · Notified by: Czechia · Body creamAccording to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Official alert → Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
