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
The product contains clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be made available only under medical prescription: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →The product contains hydroquinone (declared value up to 2% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
Official alert →The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, which is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0,06 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems
Official alert →The product contains clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be made available only under medical prescription: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →The product contains Betamethasone. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that should be made available only under medical prescription: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →The product contains hydrogen peroxide (measured concentration 6,8% by weight). Hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations causes skin irritation and is harmful if swallowed.
Official alert →The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 680 000 cfu/g), yeast (measured value: 4000 cfu/g) and mould (measured value: 20 000 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
Official alert →Due to the characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, this product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. The product has small parts that can be easily detached. A small child/vulnerable user may put them in the mouth and choke on them.
Official alert →The product contains hydroquinone (declared value 2% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
Official alert →The product contains hydroquinone (declared value 2% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
Official alert →The product is intended for babies and contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (INCI), which is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →The product does not contain the appropriate instructions for use and warnings. Furthermore, the product is sold as a skin peeler but its list of ingredients mentions thioglycolic acid, which is authorised as a rinse-off substance for use on hair only. Thioglycolic acid is a skin sensitizer and may cause injuries when applied directly on the skin.
Official alert →The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0.014% by weight) and hydroquinone (measured values up to 0.42% by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed; exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
Official alert →The product is microbiologically contaminated with mesophilic aerobic bacteria and yeast (measured values 820 cfu/g for mesophilic aerobic bacteria and 700 cfu/g for yeasts and molds). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
Official alert →The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0.05 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be made available only under medical prescription: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →The product contains hydroquinone (measured value 4.4% by weight). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis.
Official alert →The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured values 9.3% and 0.03% by weight, respectively). Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed: exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0,04 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.
Official alert →The product contains an excessive level of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value: 30000 cfu/g) . If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
Official alert →The product contains an increased microbiological load of bacterial cells of risk group II, including Burkholderia cenocepacia and Ralstonia. These bacteria may cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised people.
Official alert →The product contains aniline (measured value: 0,008% by weight). Aniline can cause contact allergy and has carcinogenic effects.
Official alert →The product contains an excessive amount of diethylene glycol (DEG) (measured value 4.9% by weight). Diethylene glycol can be lethal as it can harm kidneys, reproduction and the development of the unborn child.
Official alert →The product contains an increased microbiological load of bacterial cells of risk group II, including Burkholderia cenocepacia and Ralstonia pickettii. These bacteria may cause infections such as pneumonia, wound infections and sepsis, especially in immunocompromised people.
Official alert →The product contains an excessive amount of hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (INCI), which is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →The product contains an excessive amount of hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (INCI), which is a skin sensitiser and triggers allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →This product was not manufactured according to the required good manufacturing practices and lacks the adequate evaluations before entry on the market. Furthermore, these products were lacking the adequate production and product information. Consequently, safe use cannot be guaranteed.
Official alert →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI). Measured values: MCI 0,00007% and MI 0,00004%, 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 →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) (measured values: MCI 0,0001% and MI 0,00004%), 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 →The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI). Measured values: MCI 0,0009% and MI 0,0005 %, 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 →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
